Get it for less! Order it used
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
 
Sony DSC-S40 Cyber-shot Digital Camera - Silver [4MP, 3 x Optical Zoom]
 
 

See all 2 customer images
Share your own customer images

Sony DSC-S40 Cyber-shot Digital Camera - Silver [4MP, 3 x Optical Zoom]

by Sony
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews) More about this product

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
Request this item from another seller.

Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • Find more great Sony products in our Sony shop.

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
   TOP 10 Digital Cameras opens new browser window
uk.Excite.eu/Digital-Cameras  -  News & Offers Every Day For DIGITAL CAMERA. Check It Out NOW! 
   Cheapest Digital Cameras opens new browser window
moneysupermarket.com/shopping  -  Compare 1464 cheap Digital Cameras and find a real low price!. 
   Top 10 Digital Cameras opens new browser window
digital-cameras.crowdstorm.co.uk  -  Compare The Best Digital Cameras. Most Popular Brands & Models Rated. 
  
 

Technical Details

  • Compact & stylish
  • 4 effective megapixels
  • 3x optical zoom
  • Carl Zeiss lens
  • Real Imaging Processor
  • Fast operation
  • 1.5 hybrid LCD screen
  • Direct Print
  • Super long battery life
  • 32Mb internal memory
  • Scene & burst modes
  • Optical viewfinder
›  See more technical details

Product details

  • Item Weight: 622 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 908 g
  • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
    Find out more about our Delivery Rates and Returns Policy
  • Item model number: DSCS40
  • ASIN: B0007NLH7K
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 25 Oct 2004
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 45,811 in Electronics & Photo (See Bestsellers in Electronics & Photo)

    Popular in this category:

    #20 in  Electronics & Photo > Photography > Digital Cameras > 4 to 4.9 Megapixel

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Buy This Product and Related Accessories

Product Description

Product Description

4.1 effective megapixel Sony super HAD CCD. Zoom: 3x optical/6x precision digital /smart. Carl Zeiss VarioTessar lens. Real image processor. Fast start up & shooting. 1.5inch LCD screen. 32Mb internal memory. Mpeg Movie VX Fine with sound. Compatible with all memory stick formats. USB connection.


Manufacturer's Description

Looking for a digital camera that is compact and easy to use? Look no further than the new 4.1 effective Megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-S40 digital camera. Featuring Carl Zeiss 3x Optical Zoom lenses, ideal for high-resolution digital images and prints, and superb STAMINA power efficiency.

Ideal for beginners to digital photography, this compact Cyber-shot camera features a high quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x Optical Zoom. In addition the new camera offers a bright and clear LCD screen.  The Cyber-shot DSC-S40 offers a convenient 1.5-inch LCD screen.

Low battery problems are a thing of the past thanks to the highly developed Sony STAMINA power management system. This works to ensure energy efficiency.  The Cyber-shot DSC-S40 can take an amazing 550 shots, using optional batteries.

The Sony Real Imaging Processor controls the operation of the camera in the range, speeding up the camera operation by eliminating delays in shooting and playback as well as contributing to energy efficiency. This innovative Sony technology further enhances the images captured by the high-resolution Super HAD CCD and the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x Optical Zoom lens, resulting in even sharper pictures and better colour reproduction. Backed up by a 6x Precision Digital Zoom, and a Smart Zoom function allowing 10x shooting in VGA mode.

You can use Sony Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO for fast and efficient image storage, but there's also the worry-free 32MB of internal memory to fall back on when your Memory Stick is full or when you forget to bring one with you. Worry-free photography is also possible thanks to seven Scene Selection Modes - automatic settings that make sure you'll have the correct exposure and camera settings for shooting under a variety of circumstances, such as landscape photography, twilight portraits as well as shots in difficult conditions such as at the beach or in the snow. Entertainment is not reserved for still images, using Sony's MPEG Movie VX Fine mode, you can shoot high quality VGA video with your Cyber-shot and play your masterpiece back full screen on a TV (using optional Sony Memory Stick PRO).

See all Product Description

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Sony MSX512S 512MB Memory Stick "Pro"

Sony MSX512S 512MB Memory Stick "Pro"

4.0 out of 5 stars (9)  £19.95
Sony CyberShot W110 Digital Camera - Silver (7.2MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 2.5" LCD

Sony CyberShot W110 Digital Camera - Silver (7.2MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 2.5" LCD

4.4 out of 5 stars (14)  £134.99
Dirty Dancing 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition [DVD] [1987]

Dirty Dancing 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition [DVD] [1987]

DVD ~ Patrick Swayze
4.6 out of 5 stars (30)  £3.98
› Explore similar items

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
 
(15)
(15)
(8)
(8)
(8)
(3)
(6)
(11)
(5)
(2)
(2)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

13 Reviews
5 star:
 (10)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:
 (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.3 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
135 of 136 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy - but fast with quality, 27 Sep 2005
By Ian Spencer (Solihull) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
I've now owned three basic digital cameras, a Nikon CoolPix 2100, a Pentax Optio 33LF and now we have the DSC-S40 in the family. I have to say that the Sony is the best because it just works.

The main thing is that it is very quick, both in focusing and in saving the picture. Most digital cameras will have quite a lag between pressing the button and the picture being taken (the Nikon was really bad for that, the Pentax is fairly slow, perhaps 0.5 to 1 second with the screen blanking out too) - the Sony just gets on with it, so you can get action shots.

It also saves very quickly so other cameras take a long time to recycle, the Sony is ready again in a couple of seconds.

What is really great though is the quality of the video mode. My daughter makes fantastic slide shows with video clips interspersed. She doesn't live life through the video lens, but can flip it on and record a clip. On holiday, the kids were diving into a mountain stream, and we were able to take pictures but also then video the dive - best of both worlds.

So this camera is one that will sit in your pocket, switch on and it is ready in 2 to 3 seconds, easy to set up, easy to transfer pictures into whatever you fancy. Recommended.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
83 of 84 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, WOW, WOW!!, 9 Oct 2005
By A Customer
This camera is fantastic. I was a little hesitant at buying this at first, because I wasn't sure of the size, and I couldn't find any reviws on it. I took the plunge in the end and I wasn't dissapointed.

The camera is small, sturdy and well built. The controls are simple an intuitive, but hold a wealth of features. I was particularly impressed by the picture quality. Sharp, crisp and colourful, and with a Carl Zeizz lens at such a low price, who could ask for more?

One of the most surprising features I discovered is the camera's smart flash. It flashes with three delay strobes before snapping. This makes shooting a subject and background in the dark child's play. A proffesional feature in an entry level camera. Fantastic.

Just buy a large capacity memory stick. It doesn't come with one. Saying that though, I have bought high capacity memory sticks from Amazon at dirt cheap prices.

I only wish I could afford two of these cameras as I bought this one for my girlfriend who is photo mad! I want one!!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't fault it!, 3 Mar 2006
By A Customer
Although not the main user of the camera, my girlfriend has instructed me to write this review for her!! I bought the S40 for her to go travelling as a basic compact digital. I swayed for this one due to the superior Zeiss optics and ease of use when I fiddled with a demo model. So.. the verdict from the girlfriend: Brilliant! Easy to use, quality pictures, battery life is brilliant, ableit with rechargables, (especially as she is travelling, thus it is not always possible to re-charge flat / or buy new batteries) She has loved using the camera, the ease of use has enabled her to take around 600 - 700 pics in less than 2 months! And the results are excellent, rich but balanced colours, exposure in spot on in all but the trickiest situations (combinations of large dark or light areas all in the same frame, fools the meter slightly, but it still copes pretty well.) To be honest the majority of bad exposures are in photos that all but the most advanced meters would cope with.. ie Semi pro SLR style. Bottom line: an excellent buy.. great price, great photos, easy to use.. overall truly brilliant. Well worth it for the beginner or someone just looking for a cheap and easy to use camera capable of results worthy of a significantly higher price tag. 5/5 .. She couldn't fault it in any way.. hope this is helpful! : )
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended
I have bought two Sony Cybershot digital cameras within the past three years, and was very very disappointed. Read more
Published on 22 Jul 2007 by Ginro

5.0 out of 5 stars Does everything!
The Sony DSC-S40 Cyber-shot Digital Camera is perfect, small, easy to use and great for movies too! By far the best digital camera I have used and seen. Highly recommended!
Published on 21 Jan 2007 by "Smith" Reader

3.0 out of 5 stars what a shame...
i bought this camera about a year ago, it was my second digital camera ( the first one a problem this its battery life), so this time i went for a reliable sony. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2006 by J. Appleton

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, Quick and easy...
Ideal for first timers, or if your looking for an excellent value for money camera....
No frills, just quick, easy to use from the box, and the batteries (BUY RECHARGABLE... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2006 by Darren

5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Camera
This is my 2nd digital camera. At last a digital camera that works exactly as I want it to. It is very solid and well made, smaller than I expected and quick to start up... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant!
Wow, got this camera for chrismas and im very impressed makes a great present! The quality is brilliant and the video mode is very good for the price as well, easy to use, quick,... Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2005

2.0 out of 5 stars A but boxy for me
I wanted a Sony because I have a Vaio and wanted easy compatibility. I wanted a pretty camera that I could easily carry in a handbag. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2005 by Small handbag fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Camera
WOW! This is my first digital camera and I love it. Great little camera, well designed and easy to hold.

Very highly recommended.

Published on 23 Nov 2005 by Joanne

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it
I am in a situation where I have seen tried and tested lots of makes of digital cameras. The s40 is the best so far in my opinion, small light wieght, LCD is small but does a... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2005 by M. Furnell

5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic little camera!!
This is my 3rd digital camera, and, at last, a digital camera that works exactly as I want it to. It is very solid and well made, smaller than I expected and quick to start up... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2005 by Andrew

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum (0 discussions)
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Ad


Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.