Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company Optio A40 specs

Pros

• Digital and optical image stabilization
• Attractive design
• Very Good photo quality
• Great features and 12-megapixel sensor
• Sturdy and compact design

Cons

• No optical viewfinder
• Battery door seems a little flimsy
• Movie format requires installing a plug-in
• Can't get very close with macro mode

At A Glance

The 12-megapixel Optio A40 offers a great feature package in an easy-to-use camera.

Manufacturer’s Description

Superior image quality and performance. Featuring 12 Megapixels, the compact and stylish Optio A40 offers three types of Shake Reduction including mechanical, digital and movie. Each version helps deliver sharp, blur-free shots where camera shake is an issue such as action photography or in low light conditions at dawn, dusk or at night. This Optio also features the newest Face Recognition technology including a Natural Skin Tone mode and a Half-length Portrait mode, which automatically takes a head and shoulder photograph of subjects.

The Specs

Performance