Canon SD4000 IS

Canon's latest Digital ELPH model, the PowerShot SD4000 IS is an ultra-compact camera that boasts some impressive features. These include Canon's new HS (High Sensitivity) System, which incorporates a fast 10-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with their DIGIC 4 image processor. To further enhance this models low-light capabilities, Canon equipped the SD4000 IS with a fast f/2.0 3.8x optical zoom lens, which also features their proven optical image stabilization system

Specification

Canon IXUS 300 HS

Release Status

Max resolution 3648 x 2736

Low resolution 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240

Image ratio w:h 4:3,16:9

Effective pixels 10.0 million

Sensor photo detectors 10.6 million

Sensor size 1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)

Pixel density 35 MP/cm²

Sensor type CMOS

Sensor manufacturer

ISO rating Auto, 125 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Zoom wide (W) 28 mm

Zoom tele (T) 105 mm (3.8 x)

Digital zoom Yes, 4x

Image stabilization Yes, Lens

Auto Focus TTL

Manual Focus No

Normal focus range

Macro focus range 3 cm

White balance override 5 positions plus manual

Aperture range F2.0 - F5.3

Min shutter 15 sec

Max shutter 1/2500 sec

Built-in Flash Yes

Flash range 6 m

External flash No

Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro

Exposure compensation -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps

Metering Evaluative, Center, Spot

Aperture priority Yes

Shutter priority Yes

Focal length multiplier

Lens thread

Continuous Drive Yes, 3.7 fps

Movie Clips Yes, 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)

Remote control Unknown

Self-timer Yes, 2 sec or 10 sec, Custom

Timelapse recording Unknown

Orientation sensor Yes

Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC

Storage included

Quality Levels Fine, Normal

Viewfinder None

LCD 3 "

LCD Dots 230,000

Live View No

USB USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)

HDMI Yes

Wireless Unknown

GPS No

Environmentally sealed No

Battery Lithium-Ion NB-6L battery & charger

Weight (inc. batteries) 175 g (6.2 oz)

Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23 mm (3.9 x 2.1 x 0.9 in)

Notes First Canon compact with the HS system that promises better low-light performance and high-speed photography through a combination of a 10MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 processor.

Canon claims that the SD4000 IS offers consumers the most enhanced image quality available in an ELPH series camera. There is also a limited edition White model available directly from Canon's online store while supplies last.