12.0 megapixels
Featuring 12.0 effective megapixel resolution for ultra high-definition images. It is equipped with a large, 1/1.7-inch CCD that has a wide light receiving area that is superior in tone reproduction.

3X optical zoom
The Optio A40 has a 3X optical zoom lens with a focal range covering angles of view equivalent to those of a 37-111mm lens in 35mm format, which is ideal for a broad spectrum of subjects from landscapes to portraits. Such zooming power can also be combined with 6X digital zoom to achieve a total of approximately 17.9X zoom capability.

Enhanced Shake Reduction Technology
The Optio A40 contains enhanced Shake Reduction technology that includes :

• SR(Shake Reduction) - When photographing still images, highly corrective effects, equivalent to shutter speeds of approximately 2.5 to 3.5 steps can be achieved.
• Digital SR (Shake Reduction) mode that selects an ISO up to 3200.
• Movie SR (Shake Reduction) effectively corrects distortions in images due to camera shake through software.

Face Recognition
Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure automatically detect a person’s face to assure properly exposed portraits. “Natural Skin Tone” mode smoothly presents skin texture based on the detected information, and “Half-length Portrait” mode automatically takes a head and shoulder photograph of subjects.

Dynamic Range Adjustment
With Dynamic Range Adjustment, highlights and shadow areas will be properly exposed to show more detail.

2.5-inch LCD
The LCD monitor is a high intensity type equipped with an LCD booster that adjusts the brightness of screen. With a 2.5-inch screen size and high resolution of approximately 232,000 pixels, it is easy to confirm picture composition and the focus.

Movie Recording
The Optio A40 smoothly captures movies at 30fps (frames per second) at sizes up to 640x480 pixels with image quality rivaling camcorders. Since it employs the DivX® (MPEG-4) movie format*, the Optio A40 can record long, high-quality movies. *The Optio A40 is DivX® certified. Movie playback is not supported on Macintosh operating system.

Automatic or Manual Exposure
Users can freely choose “Shutter-Priority AE” mode and “Manual Exposure” mode, depending on the effect they are aiming to achieve.

Intelligent Zoom
An “Intelligent zoom” function enhances the digital zoom.

Auto Picture Mode
“Auto Picture” mode automatically determines the best settings for the shooting conditions.

Mode Palette
Mode palette provide quick access of 18 shooting modes and 15 playback modes.

Internal Memory
Approximately 21.0 MB of built-in-memory.

Memory Card Compatibility
Compatible with SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards.

Red-eye Reduction
FotoNation’s red eye compensation function for flash shots.