Pros
- Aperture- and shutter-priority modes
- f2.0 lens creates shallow depth-of-field effects
- Compact size with high-end performance
- Very good low-light images
- Excellent image quality in most situations
Cons
- No full manual exposure controls
- No dedicated mode dial
- Disappointing low-light video
- Accessing settings takes a few button presses
- Autofocus searches in video mode
Bottom Line
The PowerShot SD4000 IS is one of the most impressive compact cameras we've tested, offering image quality and lens capabilities we're used to seeing on professional cameras.
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