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Canon PowerShot SD40 (Digital IXUS i7 / IXY Digital L4)

Canon PowerShot SD40 (Digital IXUS i7 / IXY Digital L4)

115 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
size (12)
design (11)
portability (6)
usability (2)
durability (1)

Negative
performance (5)
image quality (3)
shutter (2)
lens (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 115 reviews of Canon PowerShot SD40 (Digital IXUS i7 / IXY Digital L4). The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the zoom and usability are generally positive. The portability and design are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the lens and shutter. There are some mixed views about the screen and viewfinder.

size, design, portability, usability, zoom

performance, image quality, shutter, lens

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot SD40 (Digital IXUS i7 / IXY Digital L4) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot SD40 (Digital IXUS i7 / IXY Digital L4)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SD40 (Digital IXUS i7 / IXY Digital L4) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot SD40 review

Change isn't always big. New versions of products aren't always massive, sweeping upgrades to their predecessors. A system pack, a bug fix, or a single handy new feature might be all a product gets. It might not be revolutionary, but at least it's an...

Small and stylish; comes with dock and remote.

Terrible image noise; remote control is almost superfluous.

Its small size makes it an attractive pocket camera, but its speed and image quality issues are too great to ignore.

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Canon Powershot SD40

Physical Views The SD40 compared to a standard CD disc. The Powershot SD40 and the 10-megapixel Powershot SD900 Continue on to Features & Controls PowerShot SD40 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 7.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD...

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Canon PowerShot SD40 Digital ELPH Digital Camera - Express Review

Canon designers have intended the ELPH line to do double duty as a fashion accessory since these petite models started appearing in the hands -- and around the necks -- of the style-conscious ten years ago. These days, there are few cameras more...

Very small and stylish design ; Comes in four cool colors ; DIGIC III processor speeds up camera operation, reduces shutter lag, and drains less battery power ; Face Detection AF/AE technology great for shooting portraits or groups of people ; Good...

Images shot above ISO 400 are very noisy, can only be printed up to 4x6 at best., Below-average LCD size, Colors are sometimes oversaturated, Non-intuitive zoom control, Weak flash with slow recycle time, Does not ship with small travel charger, only...

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by (photoaxe.com)

Canon PowerShot SD40 Digital Camera Review

The PowerShot Digital ELPH line of cameras has always been characterized by the sleek contoured look, the full array of features and the extraordinary picture quality they deliver,” states Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager...

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Emily Raymond (washingtonpost.com)

Canon PowerShot SD40

The Digital Elph line continues its trendy reputation with the Canon PowerShot SD40. The 7.1-megapixel digital camera comes in four colors and has a slim, pocket-sized body. The SD40 was introduced in late 2006 with a batch of Canon cameras equipped...

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Emily Raymond (reviewed.com)

Canon PowerShot SD40 Digital Camera Review

has 6.3 megapixels and can detect up to nine faces in a frame, like the SD40. The FinePix sells for much less, though. This cool feature isn't the only thing the Digital Elph has to offer. It has ISO sensitivity up to 1600 for better pictures in low...

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Brad Soo (dpinterface.com)

Canon PowerShot SD40

The Canon SD40 Digital ELPH is the latest addition to their candy bar-sized lineup of cameras. Despite being tiny, the SD40 packs Canon's latest DIGIC III processor with face detection and a 7 megapixel sensor behind its lens. Still, some things just...

Tiny design available in four colors ; Remote control available for playback ; Good LCD visibility ; Face Detection autofocus that works quite effectively ; Unlimited, fast continuous shooting at full resolution ; Above average performance ; Impressive...

Less than average zoom with a slow lens, no optical image stabilization either ; Battery life isn't superb ; Dock required for USB, A/V and battery charging (external charger costs $40) ; LCD on the small side in year 2006 ; Weak flash ; No manual...

The Canon PowerShot SD40 Digital ELPH is a great camera at time when you don't want to lug that digital SLR around or even your mid-sized camera. It makes a good camera for those who want simple operation and a stylish camera.

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurrien (photokina-show.com)

Canon PowerShot SD40 Digital ELPH

America's love affair with Canon's Digital ELPH cameras is heating up once again as a new streamlined sister joins the PowerShot Digital ELPH family - just in time for the popular camera line's tenth anniversary. Reprising the discrete, petite...

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Canon IXUS i7 Zoom

With a thin, candybar design quite similar to several slim phones on the market at the moment, Canon's Ixus i7 Zoom is an attractive camera for the fa...

Small design, Good colour

Noisy pictures, Only six scene modes

While the form factor of the IXUS i7 is quite appealing, the image noise has a severe impact on the picture quality.

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : Gagan Gupta (tech.firstpost.com)

Canon Digital IXUS i7 zoom

When you think of ultra-compacts, you think of slim, pocketable cameras. The Canon IXUS i7 breaks the norm and comes up with a cute candy bar model that boasts a number of impressive new features. But before we get there, a little more on its looks.

It may sound like the camera has a lot of negative points, but the fact is that none of them are significant enough to overcome the good points. In the end, the IXUS i7 is as small a cell phone and clicks better than a lot of cameras in its range. It...

Dec, 2006

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