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Canon's popular A Series cameras have always stood out from the competition, but PowerShot A640 takes that concept to a whole new level. Experience breathtaking 10.0 megapixel...
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Canon's popular A Series cameras have always stood out from the competition, but PowerShot A640 takes that concept to a whole new level. Experience breathtaking 10.0 megapixel resolution-a first for an A-Series camera - and the power of a 4x optical zoom lens. You'll have more fun shooting, and make your finished images even more rewarding, with the camera's exciting array of easy-to-use, high-performance features including 21 shooting modes and ISO800/High ISO Auto settings for much greater ability to shoot in low light. Less
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Get closer with the PowerShot SX40 HS. An ultra-wide 35x optical zoom, great low light results of the HS System, Full HD and high-speed shooting make this the travel powerhouse for those who...
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Get closer with the PowerShot SX40 HS. An ultra-wide 35x optical zoom, great low light results of the HS System, Full HD and high-speed shooting make this the travel powerhouse for those who want it all. Less
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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4x
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HD Recording Format
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1080p (HDTV)
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Camera Type
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Weight
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0.54 lb.
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1.23 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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2.7 in.
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Resolution
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10.4 Megapixel
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12.1 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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4x
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35x
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Features
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Face Detection
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Camera Resolution
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10.4 Megapixel
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12.1 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CMOS
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2816 x 2112
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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3648 x 2736
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3648 x 2048
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4000 x 3000
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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160 x 120
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1920 x 1080
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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Max Movie Length
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3,600 Seconds
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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Focus Type
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Autofocus
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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4x
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35x
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Focal Length
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7.3 - 29.2 mm
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2.7 - 5.8 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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0.39 - 18 in. (w) / 9.8 - 18 in. (t)
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in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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35 - 140 mm
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24 - 840 mm
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Focus Range
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18 in. to Infinity (w)
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Aperture Range
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f2.8/f4.1 (w/t)
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f2.7/f5.8 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/2500 sec
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1 - 1/3200 sec
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Frames Per Second
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1.5 Frames
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2.4 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Forced On
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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80
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Auto
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File Size (High Res.)
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2.6 MB (49 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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EXIF 2.2
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DPOF 1.1
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Memory Type
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SD Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SDXC Card
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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Without Built-in Microphone
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Built-in Speaker
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With Built-in Speaker
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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With LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical
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Digital
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LCD Screen Resolution
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115,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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HDMI
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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4 x AA Batteries
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Proprietary Lithium
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Battery Life
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500 Images
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS 9
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Apple Mac OS X 10
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Microsoft Windows 7
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Weight
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0.54 lb.
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1.23 lb.
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Depth
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1.93 in.
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4.24 in.
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Height
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2.6 in.
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3.64 in.
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Width
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4.31 in.
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4.84 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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840356636030
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Product ID
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36125908
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111775509
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Release Date
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24 August, 2006
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Family Line
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Canon PowerShot
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Canon PowerShot
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MPN
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PSA640
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5251B001
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot A640 Digital Camera
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Pros
- Easy to Use (5)
- Long Battery Life (4)
- Nice Screen (3)
- Stylish (2)
- Rich Features (2)
- Compact (1)
- Excellent Picture Quality (1)
- Lightweight (1)
Cons
- Bulky (2)
- Poor Image Stabilization (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (5)
- Portraits (3)
- Outdoors (2)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
10 megapixels, 4X optical zoom, full manual controls, and AA batteries
Cons
Some minor chromatic aberration (purple fringing) and very high noise levels at ISO 800
Recommended it?
Yes
Canon's "A" series digicams are well known for their bang for the buck, class leading performance, impressive build-quality, creative flexibility, and amazing ease of use. Last year's A620 sold especially well because Canon listened to what digital camera buyers wanted and then created a camera...
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Pros
High resolution, sharp photos with pleasing colors, features, battery life, LCD, AA...
Cons
Slightly flimsy construction, ISO 400-800 noisy, price a bit too high
Recommended it?
Yes
A replacement for the last year's 7.1-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A620, the Canon PowerShot A640 has upgraded 10-Megapixel resolution, larger LCD screen and other improvements. As a top of the Canon A6-line, I wanted to see how it performs and purchased one as soon as it became available.
I...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
35x zoom, HD (1080p) movie mode, DIGIC 5 processor
Cons
soft images, expensive
Recommended it?
Yes
When the weather starts turning cool, the sales pitches for the Holiday buying season begin. Cameras are very popular Christmas gifts and every winter major camera manufacturers (and most of the minor leaguers) participate in a series of trade shows to tout their new products. ...
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Pros
Great bargain, 35X Zoom, Great Features
Cons
Can be difficult to navigate.
Recommended it?
Yes
When it comes to quality cameras at a low price, the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Digital Camera fits the bill. When it comes to cameras, I have only bought Canon and Sony. I am not a professional photographer, but I do know my way around a camera. My kids are 6 and 3. I really try my best to capture...
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