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| Model Name: | Pentax Optio A40 |
| Prices: | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | A40 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $299.95 |
| Street Price: | |
| Date Available: | 2008-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.3 oz
(150 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.6 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (91 x 56 x 23 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (DivX MPEG-4) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | |
| HD Video Connection: | |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | n/a |
| Lens: | SMC Pentax Zoom (7 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 37 - 111mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 7.9 - 23.7mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) - f/5.4 (tele) - ??? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
6 -
40 cm 2.4 - 15.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 6x |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 5 point Contrast Detect AF; spot, tracking, and face recognition |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 232,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (auto up to 3200 in Digital SR mode) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL metering: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Natural Skin Tone, Half-length Portrait (3MP), Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Kids, Digital SR (5MP), Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Text, Food, Frame Composite (3MP), Dynamic Range Adjustment |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | On, Off, Auto, Redeye, Soft Flash |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: Wide: 0.20 - 23 ft (0.06 – 7.1 m); Tele: Approx. 1.15 – 11 ft (0.35 – 3.5 m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (DivX MPEG-4) |
| Included Memory: | 21.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | IR, optional |
| Connections (extended): | DC input |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | |
| Play -> Record Time: | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 240 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI68 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Software (S-SW69) CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
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