Pentax Optio A40

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  • Effective pixels

    12 megapixels

    Max resolution

    4000 x 3000

  • Screen Size

    2.5″

    Screen Dots

    232,000

  • Physical

    91 x 57 x 24 mm (3.58 x 2.24 x 0.94″)

  • Body Type

    Compact

    Flash

    Yes

  • Sensor type

    CCD

    Sensor size

    1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Compact

Sensor

  • Max resolution4000 x 3000
  • Image ratio w:h4:3
  • Effective pixels12 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors
  • Sensor size1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
  • Sensor typeCCD
  • Processor

Image

  • ISOAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)
  • White balance presets4
  • Custom white balanceYes
  • Image stabilizationSensor-shift
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatNo
  • JPEG quality levelsNormal, Fine, Superfine

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Multi-area
    • Single
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomYes (6 x)
  • Manual focusNo
  • Number of focus points5
  • Lens mount
  • Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCD
  • Screen size2.5″
  • Screen dots232,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen type
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeNone
  • Viewfinder coverage
  • Viewfinder magnification
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed4 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/2000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityNo
  • Shutter priorityNo
  • Manual exposure mode
  • Subject / scene modes
  • Built-in flashYes
  • External flashNo
  • Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
  • Continuous drive
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec)
  • Metering modes
  • Exposure compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing
  • WB Bracketing

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4
  • Modes
  • Microphone
  • Speaker

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/SDHC card, Internal

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMINo
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • Wireless
  • Wireless notes
  • Remote controlYes (Optional)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionLithium-Ion rechargeable
  • Battery Life (CIPA)
  • Weight (inc. batteries)170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz)
  • Dimensions91 x 57 x 24 mm (3.58 x 2.24 x 0.94″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorNo
  • Timelapse recordingNo
  • GPS