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Note: This camera was first sold in May 2003. It has been replaced by the Canon S410.
Canon PowerShot S400

Canon PowerShot S400

  • 3 out of 5
"Disappointed"
  • 3 out of 5
"memory card error"
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Answered Questions for the S400

Q: Serious blurring and pinkish tone; can't take photos anymore
A: Well, there's a few things going bad on your camera. First, a faulty CCD, which causes the symptoms your describing. read more
Q: memory card error
A: usually formatting the card with the camera will solve the problem.In more stubborn cases, you may have to wipe the... read more
Q: how do I wipe a memory card that is a canon compact flas FC 32 M. It says it is "busy" when I try to reformat it in the camera
A: I found this elsewhere on this website:(Amy Smith - 7/14/07)As suggested in an earlier post:- Removed the CF card- Held... read more

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Open Questions for the S400

Q: Every time i try to delete a picture it sais busy what can i do to fix it?
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Q: what memory card is used for a canon powershot sd 440 5 mega pixels
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Q: Unidentified image
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Editors' Comments

The immensely popular Canon PowerShot S400 packs 4 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom into a body little bigger than a deck of cards. Though it offers higher resolution than the other digital ELPH cameras, the S400 has fewer manual controls than its predecessor, the 3-megapixel S230. For photographers who value size over features, however, the top-notch... read more

Specifications

  • 4.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/3.6x digital zoom
  • autofocus only
  • program exposure only
  • JPEG format only
  • ISO range 50 - 400
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  • 3.48 out of 5

Average rating based on 714 total reviews: 3.48/5

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  • 3 out of 5
Disappointed (cpalermo - 6/29/07)

Bought this S400 3 yrs ago. I like it. Takes great pictures and movie clips. But all of the sudden the video part of it... read more

  • 3 out of 5
memory card error ( - 1/17/06)

I have tried all the remedies suggested like formatting in the camera , or on the computer and also not formatting on the camera but... read more

  • 3 out of 5
it was great until the memory card error arrived, visited and decided to remain ( - 11/16/05)

I've joined in the class action suit against Canon....first I purchased new batteries, then new cards, I tried the hair drier trick, I tried every... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.8 out of 5
An excellent 'all around' digicam (Imaging Resource - 7/18/06)

The Canon PowerShot S400 gets high marks in virtually every category. Adjustable white balance and ISO give it a small amount of manual flexibility. read original review

  • 4.8 out of 5
Image quality is excellent (Steve's Digicams - 7/18/06)

No notable complaints in this glowing review of the Canon PowerShot S400. Among the camera's highlights are its good ergonomics, fast start-up time, clear LCD screen, and great image quality. read original review

  • 3.9 out of 5
Excellent image quality and convenient size (CNET - 7/18/06)

Though the lack of manual controls on the S400 is a disappointment, the sharp LCD screen, great image quality, capable 9-point autofocus, and effective redeye reduction make the camera a hit. read original review

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