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Canon PowerShot A400

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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • faster auto-focusing
  • more accurate auto-exposure and precise auto

Cons

  • requires users to download and install the movie upload
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • the ISO ratings beyond 100 are utterly distorted and filled with noise

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 4.544x3.408 mm
  • 3 Mpx
  • 2048, 1536 px
  • 3.8
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • 1.5 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot A400 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A400

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • faster auto-focusing
  • more accurate auto-exposure and precise auto
  • A400 makes it easy to capture the right image every time
  • solid and well-built
  • comfortable handling and basic controls
  • The mode switch was clearly labeled and straightforward
  • Color reproduction is excellent and there is strong image clarity and resolution
  • the camera is lightweight and can easily be carried in a user s hand
  • handling variation in tones exceptionally well and blending natural precision with
  • The buttons are fairly comfortably positioned for fast access and manipulation

Cons

  • requires users to download and install the movie upload
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • the ISO ratings beyond 100 are utterly distorted and filled with noise
  • it only has three formats for still images
  • rapid exposures are not available with this PowerShot camera
  • lens zooms so too does the image you see through the viewfinder
  • depressing the shutter release button half way activates
  • the camera s inability to quench the flash effectively
  • the A400 fared even worse in manual ISO mode
  • meager size and crammed placement often complicates fast alterations

Canon PowerShot A400 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
3 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2048 x 1536 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot A400 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.18 in
Sensor photo detectors3.0 Mpx
Effective pixels3.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2048 x 1536 px
Other resolutions
  • 1600x1200
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom2.0 x
Digital zoom2.2 x
Maximum aperture3.8
Focal length equiv45 - 100
Focus adjustmentAuto
AutofocusCentre weighted Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
Minimum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range2
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.3 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Snow
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight5.82 oz
Width4.21 in
Height1.45 in
Depth2.1 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)300
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • Auto
Maximum image resolution2048 x 1536 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Muted
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)320 x 240
Max frame rate (highest resolution)10.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)15.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Orange
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage16.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot A400 Canon - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Canon PowerShot A400 Canon PowerShot A400 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 23.09.2004
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Canon PowerShot A400 Canon PowerShot A400 (Green) Specs
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Published: 24.11.2004
Canon PowerShot A400
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If you're looking for a pocket-sized digital camera for a decent price, the Canon PowerShot A400 could be the one for you.

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Canon PowerShot A400 Canon Powershot A400 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot A400 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 8/19/2004 Click to take a QTVR tour of the PowerShot A400 The latest entry-level PowerShot model from Canon (as of 8/2004), the A400 is a 3.2 megapixel camera that features a 2.2x optical zoom and DIGIC processor for superb image quality. It also includes a high performance 9-point AiAF

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Canon Powershot A400 Review - Steve's Digicams

Features and Controls The PowerShot A400 is equipped with a 2.2x 5.9 - 13.2mm (45 - 100mm in 35mm format) optical zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f3.8. The all-glass lens is designed with 9 elements in 7 groups. The lens is not threaded for any accessories to screw into. When powered down,

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Canon Powershot A400 review

I am in no way a photographer and admit that I was stuck in the camera ‘dinosaur’ era. Being sick of having to take my film down to the local ...