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Canon PowerShot S400 Digital Camera (Canon-8392A001)

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Performance
Overall rating	78
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at 640 by 480 resolution and at the camera's highest resolution. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores.	Very good
Ease of use	Very good
Features	Good
Maximum effective pixels/resolution	4 megapixels at 2272 by 1704
Bundled media	32MB CompactFlash
Focal range (35mm equivalent)	36mm to 108mm
Aperture range	f2.8 to f4.9
Shutter speed range (seconds)	15 seconds to 1/2000 second
Viewfinders	Optical viewfinder, 1.5-inch LCD
Video/audio recording	Yes/Yes
Semi-automatic/manual modes	Three scene modes
Optional lenses	None
Software	Adobe Photoshop LE, Canon File Viewer Utility 1.0, ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.2
Battery score	Fair
Battery life	214 shots, 74 minutes
Battery type	One rechargeable lithium ion
Dimensions and weight	3.4 by 2.2 by 1.1 inches; 7.8 ounces
Support policy score	Good
Support policies	One-year parts and labor warranty, toll-free support for 16 hours on weekdays and Saturdays

User Reviews for Canon PowerShot S400 Digital Camera (Canon-8392A001)

Reviewed by: drhealth

Duration of ownership: 4 Years

Strengths: Small size means it's in my pocket. Great close ups as well as the 12x telephoto.

Weaknesses: In my pocket sweat condenses in the camera. Switching to a case on my belt solved that problem. The flash can be too strong for indoor shots. The close ups can be slow as the data are transferred to the memory card.

Overall Evaluation: As a small form factor the camera is available whereas the more technologically proficient is still sitting at home. Viewing in bright sunlight is hopeless but the view finder saves the day. Sometimes there is a delay of 10 second upon pressing the shutter; never have been able to figure out why. I'd buy it again. Paul in Napa
Reviewed by: Javex57

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Versatile, lightweight, cheap CF memory, rechargeable battery, Movie mode w/sound, easy operation.

Weaknesses: Short battery life (buy an extra), crappy little plastic USB connection cover

Overall Evaluation: This is my first digital camera experience & I went with Canon for name brand and the positive reviews I read. Overall it has been a good camera even though I had to take it in for repairs twice. The first time the switch to change from shooting to review mode broke off. The second time the image processor went and all my daylight pictures were washed out. This happened on vacation which was quite annoying. To Canon's credit they repaired it at no cost (other than the cost FedEx'ing to them), even though the warrtyyt expired a month earlier.