- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 37.00mm - 111.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Pentax A40 Review.
- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S520 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | A40 | S520 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $299.95 | $229.95 |
Street Price: | $162.44 | |
Date Available: | 2008-02-15 | 2008-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.3 oz
(150 g)
includes batteries |
4.1 oz (115 g) |
Size: |
3.6 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (91 x 56 x 23 mm) |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (94 x 53 x 23 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 8.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 1/2.5 inch |
Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns | 1.77 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | 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) |
3246 x 2448
(7.9 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 1800 (5.8 MP, 16:9), 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 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30) |
|
Movie File Format: | AVI (DivX MPEG-4) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | ||
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | SMC Pentax Zoom (7 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical) | Nikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 37 - 111mm | 35 - 105mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 7.9 - 23.7mm | 5.7 - 17.1mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) - f/5.4 (tele) - ??? | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.7 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
6 -
40 cm 2.4 - 15.7 in |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 6x | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
Auto Focus Type: | 5 point Contrast Detect AF; spot, tracking, and face recognition | Contrast Detect with Face Priority AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 232,000 dots | 154,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | 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 (64 - 1600), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual | |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
Metering Modes: | TTL metering: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
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 | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | On, Off, Auto, Redeye, Soft Flash | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 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) | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | AVI (DivX MPEG-4) | |
Included Memory: | 21.0 MB | 23.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
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 | 180 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI68 | Proprietary EN-EL10 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software (S-SW69) CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: |