Pentax A40 Specifications

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Model Name:	Pentax Optio A40
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
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
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: