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Compare Pentax Optio A40 Digital Camera to Canon PowerShot SD780 IS / IXUS 100 IS Digital Camera

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Pentax Optio A40 Image

Canon SD780 IS / IXUS 100 IS Image
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Product Description   
  12.43 Megapixel, Compact Camera, 2.5 in. LCD Screen, 3x Optical Zoom, With Video Capability, Weight: 0.29 lb. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design that matches the intensity of Canon's camera technology.
Product MPN   
MPN A40 SD780IS SL
Key Features   
Camera Type Compact Ultra-Compact
Resolution 12.43 Megapixel 12.4 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.5 in.
Optical Zoom 3x 3x
Digital Zoom 6x 4x
Weight 0.29 lb. 0.25 lb.
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x 3x
35mm Zoom Lens 37 - 111 mm Unknown
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focus Range 13.78 in. to Infinity (w) Unknown
Macro Focus Range 2.36 - 5.91 in. (w) / 10.2 - 30 in. (t) Unknown
Focal Length 7.9 - 23.7 mm 5.9 - 17.9 mm
Image Quality   
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Camera Resolution 12.43 Megapixel 12.4 Megapixel
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 • 3648 x 2736 • 4000 x 3000 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 320 x 240 • 2592 x 1944 • 1600 x 1200 • 4000 x 3000 • 4000 x 2248
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720
Video Speed 30 fps Unknown
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) Unknown
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG QuickTime
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f5.4 (w/t) Unknown
Shutter Speed 1/2000 - 4 sec 15 - 1/1500 sec
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
Frames Per Second 1.25 Frames 0.8 Frames
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card
Built-in Memory Size 22 MB Unknown
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Unknown
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DCF • DPOF JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 • DCF
File Size (High Res.) 0.96 MB (133 images on 128MB card) Unknown
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) Unknown
Flash   
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80
Flash Type Built-In Unknown
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Forced On Unknown
Viewfinder / Display   
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Unknown
LCD Screen With LCD Screen Unknown
LCD Screen Resolution 232,000 pixels Unknown
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Unknown
Interfaces   
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Video Interface Video Out Unknown
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 240 Images Unknown
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in MP3 Player Unknown Unknown
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone Unknown
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker Unknown
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount Unknown
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista Unknown
Dimensions   
Width 3.58 in. 3.43 in.
Depth 0.93 in. 0.72 in.
Height 2.22 in. 2.15 in.
Weight 0.29 lb. 0.25 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Pentax Optio Canon IXUS
Included Accessories USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Cord • AV Cable Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
UPC 000003476277 013803109580
Release Date Unknown March, 2009
Product ID 53851975 82899014
 
Product Reviews
Pentax Optio A40 Image
Pentax Optio A40 Digital Camera
4.5/5 stars
60 reviews
Canon SD780 IS / IXUS 100 IS Image
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS / IXUS 100 IS Digital Camera
4.5/5 stars
17 reviews

Is the new Canon Powershot A40 the best two- megapixel digi-cam you can buy?

by Howard_Creech , Jun 2, 2002
Pros: Manual mode, user-selectable ISO, movie mode
Cons: No rechargeable batteries/charger included, mediocre macro performance, average shutter lag/start-up/cycle times
The Bottom Line: The Canon Powershot A40 offers consumers ease of use, creative options and features usually found only on much more expensive cameras, excellent images, and a bargain price.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: The Canon Powershot A40 is the updated version of Canon?s very popular Powershot A20 digi-cam. On the surface the A40 is a virtual clone of the A20 with just a couple minor changes, but beneath the stylish polycarbonate body shell beats the heart of...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Picture Perfect

by Andrew_Lim , Jan 2, 2003
Pros: Manual and Stitch Assist Mode, Excellent Image Quality and Noise Reduction, Great Software Bundle
Cons: Needs a Four-Directional Pad, No Rechargeable Batteries or Camera Case, Lacks Non-Lossy Image Compression
The Bottom Line: The best camera for beginners and hobbyists, and also gives them a lot of room to grow.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: A Note to the Reader: It's been over a year since I've last written a genuine review, and I undoubtedly feel odd as my fingers begin to move over the keyboard again, the way they used to. As Stephen King would say, I too, have been accused of...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
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