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Pentax Optio A40

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User ratings:
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11 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • Exposure and white balance is well handled
  • feels sturdy and well constructed
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • Images taken at ISO 800 are really only suitable for Internet sharing
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  • rounded corners and lack of sharp edges give

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.44x5.58 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.4
  • Spotus
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio A40 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio A40

Pros

  • Exposure and white balance is well handled
  • feels sturdy and well constructed
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • Images taken at ISO 800 are really only suitable for Internet sharing
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  • rounded corners and lack of sharp edges give
  • It lacks an optical viewfinder

Pentax Optio A40 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Pentax Optio A40 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.29 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2736
  • 3072x2736
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom6.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.4
Focal length equiv37 - 111
Focus adjustmentAuto
AutofocusSpotus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range13.78 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range2.36 in
Number of focus points5
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 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
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range7.1
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Portrait
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage22.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots232000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formats
  • MPEG-4
  • DivX
Camera playbackSlide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Dimensions
Weight4.59 oz
Width3.6 in
Height2.22 in
Depth0.93 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
Calendaryes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming

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Pentax Optio A40 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.7
Based on 9 reviews
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Pentax Optio A40 Pentax Optio A40 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax Optio A40 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 5/17/2008 Click on the Optio A40 to take a 360° QuickTime VR tour The PENTAX Optio A40 is the latest model in the Optio A-series of advanced compact digital cameras. Featuring 12 megapixels, this model features three types of Shake Reduction including mechanical, digital and

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CNET
Published: 17.04.2008
Pentax Optio A40

We associate Pentax compacts with cheery, child-like styling, but the top-of-the-range Optio A40 is striving to be taken rather more seriously. Optical image stabilisation, a 12-megapixel resolution, fast performance and excellent image quality all bolster its case -- it's still cute, though

Pentax Optio A40 Pentax Optio A40 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax Optio A40 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 5/17/2008 Click on the Optio A40 to take a 360° QuickTime VR tour The PENTAX Optio A40 is the latest model in the Optio A-series of advanced compact digital cameras. Featuring 12 megapixels, this model features three types of Shake Reduction including mechanical, digital and

Pentax Optio A40 Pentax Optio A40 Review | Best4Reviews.com
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Pentax Optio A40 Review | Best4Reviews.com

In Becci Russell's second review for Best4Reviews, she looks over Pentax's flagship digital compact, the Optio A40.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 14.03.2008
Pentax Optio A40
4.0

Is this the end of the road for Pentax compact cameras? Say it ain't so!

Pentax Optio A40 Pentax A40 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 01.10.2007
Pentax A40 Review

Pentax A40 review, find out how the A40 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Pentax Optio A40 Pentax Optio A40
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DPReview
Published: 01.10.2007
Pentax Optio A40

Pentax today unveiled the Optio A40, a 3x zoom compact featuring a large 1/1.7" sensor for improved low-light abilities. CCD-shift image stabilization keeps the shakes at bay whilst the videos are recorded in DivX format allowing for smaller file sizes. Shutter-priority and manual exposure are here alongside Pentax's customary automatic modes. The camera will be available from October 2007 with a recommended price of US $299.95. More after the click.

Pentax Optio A40 Pentax Optio A40 digital camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 25.03.2008
Pentax Optio A40 digital camera
3.5

The Optio A40 sits at the pinnacle of Pentax’s compact range and offers a set of features that would not embarrass a budget digital SLR. A CCD-shift

Pentax Optio A40 Review: Pentax Optio A40
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Macworld
Published: 19.11.2008
Review: Pentax Optio A40
3.5

If you consider just the camera itself, Pentaxu2019s Optio A40 is a good all-around performer. Itu2019s small and sturdy enough to take anywhere, and it has very good image quality and shooting modes that make taking pictures a breeze.