Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40 Digital Camera

Pros: Fast, compact, inexpensive, easy to use, good picture quality, well-built, AF assist
Cons: Small LCD, no A/V, fixed aperture, noisy ISO 400, Memory Stick, no manual mode

After trying out and being slightly disappointed with the F uji FinePix A345, I decided to give a slightly more expensive S ony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40 a try. I got it for $158, which was ...

Pros: Good pictures from a small, inexpensive, 4.1 megapixel camera
Cons: Proprietary memory stick, minor usability complaints

One of the most attractive deals in digital cameras these days is the Sony Cybershot DSC-S40. It's an enticing package of good features, small size, and known brand, all rolled up with a ribbon of low price tags. I paid $130 for mine at Sears (no fuss, ...

Pros: Fast autofocus. Sharp pictures. Great VGA movies. Semi-wide angle. Great AA battery life.
Cons: Low light photos are noisy, lack detail. Small screen font. Expensive memory sticks. Underpowered flash.

I was looking for a pocket-sized digicam with a wide angle lens (28mm equivalent) for landscapes and indoor photos. I also wanted something that took standard AA batteries. That turns out to be impossible. As of this date (January 2006) the only ...

Pros: Easy to operate, minimal delay, many controls.
Cons: Pictures too dark @ default, LCD looks better than on computer, noisy lowlight.

I have the privilege of using many cameras in my line of work. From entry-level cameras such as this one to digital SLR cameras and "news cameras" ($15,000+). I'll tell you from the outset that for the money this camera is smokin'! The Sony DSC-S40 ...

Pros: Small Size Integrated Lens Cap Memory Stick Capability Easy Video Taking
Cons: Overpowered Flash Average Lens Quality Tiny Power Button Awkward Focus Delay

A few years ago I spent $800 and purchased what at that time was one of the top of the line digital cameras, and Olympus C-3030 3.3 megapixel digital camera. I loved it, however as the years passed I found that the Olympus was getting old and bulky. ...

Pros: Compact, super battery life, pro-quality lens, very useable movie mode, focus assist lamp.
Cons: Small LCD, minimal accessories, no zoom when recording movies

Too often products will try and do too much and generally be mediocre at everything including it's core function. Not so with this camera. For $190 you get a compact, versatile camera with features that belie it's price. At 4" wide by 2" high by 1 ...

Pros: Lightweight, small, 4.1mp
Cons: Snapshots are often blurry - camera does not focus quick enough. Not great photos ingeneral.

No, I am not in any way affiliated with Canon, it's just that I have owned both and the Canon is a far better camera. I bought the Sony only because I have an old Canon (A40) which is relatively heavy and bulky by today's standards and I wanted ...

Pros: Quick to learn, easy to use
Cons: The mannual was a little hard to read

I’m not sure who he is, but his name is on my camera. Please note that this review is written for beginner user, not for someone who actually knows what a mega pixel is. This is my first digital camera, and I have to say that I didn’t ...

Pros: EVERYTHING! Sleek design, great stills, MPEGs, manual settings, button layout, LCD, Sony quality at ~$190!
Cons: Memory Sticks relatively expensive, zooming unchangeable during MPEG recording, documentation could be better organized.

While it has long been my opinion that Sony makes electronics of above-average quality, it has also long been my opinion that much of the extra cost of Sony products vs. competitors is paying merely for the Sony brand name. This camera is an extreme ...

Pros: Small size, good basic camera, fairly easy to use, uses AA batteries
Cons: Tiny controls and LCD screen, doesn't come with rechargeable batteries

Rather than list a lot of generic facts and statistics about this camera, I thought I would focus my review on my personal observations of this camera. To put this review in perspective, I consider myself to be a decent photographer, but mostly of ...

Pros: Small, good pictures with the right techniques
Cons: Had some problems with action shots

This camera is a relatively good buy for an everyday user. Got this as a Christmas gift and use it quite frequently. At first I wasn't so sure about the quality of pictures, however with some practice and some picture taking techniques this changed. ...

Pros: Photo quality, battery usage, durability
Cons: the video record option is not very wonderful but it works...

I have had my camera for almost a year now and love it just as much as I did the first day! I bought it to send pictures to my husband in Iraq and it's been great! It's so easy to use and takes GREAT pictures. I love the ease of changing everything. ...

Pros: No delay between shots, - better indoor shots than other cameras
Cons: humm...memory stick, but not that biga deal

I'm a maniac at comparison shopping. I ready a gazillion reviews on digital zoom cameras under $200. I 'narrowed' my choices to Sony, Canon, Kodak, Nikon, Fuji, & Minolta! Most of these brands had two models in this price range that zoomed. On ...

Pros: Small size, takes AA batteries... that's about it
Cons: Faulty display, focus button, flash, red-eye, only takes good pics and videos in daylight

I received this camera as a gift. It was my first experience with a digital camera. The menu was a little hard to navigate. The red-eye reducer doesn't seem to work very well. And the flash goes off a couple of seconds before the picture is taken, then ...

Pros: Weight - ease of use - price
Cons: Slightly restricting for the photographer who wants control

The first aspect to attract me to a digital camera is usually the price. WIth this in mind, this Sony fares well - the price of under $200 is now easy to beat both online and in high street stores. Second though for digital cameras I look for a trusted ...