Canon debuts its latest camera, PowerShot SD4000 IS. It has a slew of features which I think will make it popular. It can shoot in HD and has a bright lens (F2.0) with Image Stabilizer (IS). It comes in a few colors (red, silver, black or a limited edition white) and may vary from region to region. More information on the specs after the break.
BTW, this camera is known as IXUS 300HS in Europe. My first impression of the SD4000 is that it is very similar to PowerShot S90. However, if you look further, you will notice that it has a smaller sensor than S90 although it can capture movie in HD and slow motion (240fps at low resolution).
I copied the specs from DPReview.
Here is the key features: –
- High performance IXUS in a stunning stainless steel body
- 10.0 Megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS
- Bright f/2.0, 28mm, 3.8x genuine Canon lens with optical Image Stabilizer
- HS System with DIGIC 4 for fast shooting and low noise in low light
- 240 fps Super Slow Motion Movie. High-speed Burst: 8.4 shots/sec*5
- Wide 7.5 cm (3.0″) PureColor II G LCD with enhanced strength and visibility
- Smart Auto and Smart Flash Exposure for great photos in all situations
- HD movies (720p) with optical zoom, stereo sound and HDMI
- Creative shooting with P, Av and Tv modes, Low Light, Fish-eye and Miniature Effect
- Smart Shutter with Smile, Wink Self-Timer and FaceSelf-Timer
Or you may want to see the full specs (from DPReview)
| Image sizes | • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 • 640 x 480 • 320 x 240 |
|---|---|
| Movie clips | • 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps HD • 640 x 480 @ 30 fps • 320 x 240 @ 30 fps • Super Slow Motion Movie – 320 x 240 @ 240 fps |
| Maximum clip length | Up to 4GB or 1 hour |
| File formats | • Still: JPEG (Exif v2.2) • Movie: MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo) ] |
| Lens | • 28-105mm (35mm equiv) • f = 4.9 – 18.6 mm • 3.8x optical zoom • F2.0-5.3 • Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups (1 double-sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single-sided aspherical lens) |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Lens-Shift) |
| Digital zoom | up to 4x |
| Focus | • Auto focus :TTL – Face Detection / 9-point AiAF – 1-point AF (fixed to centre) |
| AF modes | • Single • Continuous • Servo AF/AE |
| AF lock | Yes (on/off selectable) |
| AF assist lamp | Yes |
| Focus distance | Closest focus distance 3 cm |
| Metering | • Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame) • Center-weighted average • Spot (center) |
| ISO sensitivity | • Auto • ISO 125 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200 |
| AE lock | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments |
| Shutter speed | • Auto (1 – 1/2500 sec) • 15-1/2500 sec |
| Modes | • Auto • Program AE • Shutter Priority AE • Program |
| Scene modes | • Portrait • Night Snapshot • Kids & Pets • Indoor • Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer) • High-speed Burst (2.5MP) • Low Light (2.5MP) • Color Accent • Color Swap • Fish-eye Effect • Miniature Effect • Beach • Foliage • Snow • Fireworks • Stitch Assist • Movie |
| White balance | • Auto (including Face Detection WB) • Daylight • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Fluorescent H • Flash • Custom |
| Self timer | • 2 or 10 sec |
| Continuous shooting | • Approx. 3.7 shots/sec High-speed Burst (2.5MP • Approx. 8.4 shots/sec Low Light (2.5MP) • LV: Approx. 6.0 shots/sec.[6] (until memory card becomes full) |
| Image parameters | My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color) |
| Flash | • Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction • Slow Sync Speed : Fastest speed 1/2000 sec • Face Detection FE compensation • Flash exposure lock |
| LCD monitor | • 3.0 inch PureColor II G (TFT) • 230,000 pixels • 100% coverage • Adjustable |
| Connectivity | • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • HDMI mini connector • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable) |
| Print compliance | PictBridge |
| Storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Power | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6L |
| Weight (inc. batt) | 175 g |
| Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23 mm |
Click Here to Read More from DPReview on PowerShot SD4000
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