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Canon PowerShot A40

Canon PowerShot A40
alaScore 82

1006 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1006 reviews of Canon PowerShot A40. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the battery and portability are overall positive. The price and image quality also get good feedback, but there are some mixed views about the memory.

usability, image quality, price, portability, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot A40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot A40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 155 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A40 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the battery and image quality. The portability and price are also appreciated.

usability, price, portability, image quality, battery

98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot A40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 469 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the performance and portability. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the screen. Many are negative about the energy efficiency.

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energy

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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

Canon Powershot A40

 

Continue on to Page Two PowerShot A40 Specifications Camera effective pixels : Approx. 2 million Image sensor : 1/2.7 in. CCD (Total number of pixels: approx. 2.1 million) Lens : 5.4 (W) - 16.2 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35-105 mm) F 2.8 (W) - 4.8...

Mar, 2002

Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Digital Cameras - Canon PowerShot A40 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

 

Camera Operation While the A40's user interface seems slightly cryptic at first, it's actually pretty efficient. Most camera functions are controlled externally, and most of the external control buttons serve multiple functions. When you do need to...

Equipped with a 5.4-16.2mm lens, the A40 offers a 3x optical zoom range equivalent to 35-105mm on a 35mm camera. (This is a pretty standard range for digicams, running from a moderate wide angle to a moderate telephoto.) Maximum aperture ranges from...

Feb, 2002

Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Canon PowerShot A40

 

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Has features normally found on more expensive cameras (shutter/aperture control, for example) ; Very good photo quality ; Impressive night shots for a cheap camera ; Easy to use in point-and-shoot or manual modes ; Excellent software bundle ; Supports...

No Mac OS X support (yet) ; No rechargeable batteries included ; I wish it had a four-way switch

The Canon PowerShot A10 and A20 were popular entry-level cameras, and I expect the new A40 to do just as well. The A40 is a rare beast: a low cost camera with real manual controls! It's also well-built, easy to use, fairly small, and Canon's software...

Aug, 2002

Consumer review (ciao.com)

best buy ..no regret move -- Canon PowerShot A40

 

Too bulky and inconvenient. Then Canon came out with the A40. I got the first one my local dealer got in. It is far more versatile than the A40 but only slightly larger. It covers the complete focal length range I need for almost all picture taking...

Value for money ..almost perfect

No

Mar, 2009

Consumer review (ciao.com)

Canon PowerShot A40

 

I have been shopping for a digital camera for about 6 months now and was told that I should get at least a 3-4MP camera. Since I had not been able to afford one yet, I borrowed this camera from my father and took it on vacation with me. It was quick to...

good quality

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Mar, 2009

Consumer review (ciao.com)

A40 does Alaska

 

Just personal use. I am a Canon Freak. Not gunna lie. I'm also an aspiring photographer... I owned a 5 mgp Canon Powershot a few years back, sold it to buy a Canon Powershot Pro1 8 mgp 35mm and now I just bought this A40. It takes amazing pictures, and...

The LCD is really pretty crappy

Nothing

Feb, 2009

Consumer review (ciao.com)

Almost perfect

 

I own two other Canon cameras, A Digital Rebel Xt DSLR with two zoom lenses and a Power Shot A40. The DSLR is used for serious photography and the A40 for informal family pictures and things like fishing. As I am getting older I am finding that the...

electronic viewfinder

nothing

Feb, 2009

Consumer review (ciao.com)

Canon PowerShot A40 Pack PLUS Rugged

 

Basic properties: CCD sensor Sensor size 1/2.7-in; effective pixels of about two million pixels Total pixels 2,100,000 pixels The highest resolution 1600 * 1200dpi Designs: Dimensions 110.3 x 71 x 37.6 mm [excluding prominent components] Product weight...

Rugged

a bit outdated

Feb, 2009

Consumer review (ciao.com)

Canon PowerShot A40

 

The Specs: Format Compact Price (street) Also known as Release Status Discontinued Max resolution 1600 x 1200 Low resolution 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 Image ratio w:h 4:3 Effective pixels 1.9 million Sensor photo detectors 2.1 million Sensor size 1/2.7 "...

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Feb, 2009

Consumer review (ciao.com)

Canon PowerShot A40 Pack PLUS

 

The Canon Powershot G10 has 14.7 megapixels and a wide angle, 5x optical zoom lens. It is one of the most advanced compact digital cameras you can buy. In fact I can't think of one that is more advanced. It has a full set of manual exposure modes, plus...

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Feb, 2009

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