• 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 3.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 4.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon PowerShot S30
  • Canon PowerShot S40
Links
Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot S30 webpage 		Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot S40 webpage
Predecessor: Canon S20
S20 vs S30 		Canon S30
S30 vs S40
Successor: Canon S40
S30 vs S40 		Canon S45
S40 vs S45
General
Model Number: S30 S40
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $499.00 $599.00
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2001-11-30 2001-10-31
Tripod Mount: No No
Weight: 9.2 oz (260 g) 9.2 oz (260 g)
Size: 4.4 x 2.3 x 1.7 in.
(112 x 58 x 42 mm) 		4.4 x 2.3 x 1.7 in.
(112 x 58 x 42 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:    
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 3.2 4.0
Sensor Format: 1/1.8 inch 1/1.8 inch
Sensor size: 38.1976mm2 (7.18mm x 5.32mm) 38.1976mm2 (7.18mm x 5.32mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 3.51 microns 3.16 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2048 x 1536 ( MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 ( MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 ( MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 ( MP, 4:3) 		2272 x 1704 ( MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 ( MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 ( MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 ( MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG, RAW JPEG, RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.7 2.1
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 320x240 (15.00)
160x120 		320x240 (15.00)
160x120
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG, monaural WAV) AVI (MotionJPEG, monaural WAV)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: n/a n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 35 - 105mm 35 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual): 7 - 21mm 7 - 21mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/2.8 / f/4.9 - ??? f/2.8 / f/4.9 - ???
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity 		80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 0 cm
3.9 - 0.0 in 		10 - 0 cm
3.9 - 0.0 in
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 3.2x Up to 3.6x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 3-point TTL, user-selectable 3-point TTL, user-selectable
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Real Image Optical Zoom Real Image Optical Zoom
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 1.8 1.8
Rear Display Resolution: 117,600 dots 117,600 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom: 5.0x 6.0x
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto (50, 100), 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 Auto (50, 100), 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto ISO Mode: No No
White Balance Settings: Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, flash, custom Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, flash, custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1500 - 15 sec 1/1500 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, High/Slow Shutter Speed Auto, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B&W, Panfocus Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, High/Slow Shutter Speed Auto, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B&W, Panfocus
Self Timer:    
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, On, Off Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, On, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: 13 feet (3.96 meters) 13 feet (3.96 meters)
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 CF1 / CF2
UHS Support:    
Other Memory: Microdrive Microdrive
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: RAW RAW
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG, monaural WAV) AVI (MotionJPEG, monaural WAV)
Included Memory:    
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC:
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 1.1 USB 1.1
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Wired Wired
Connections (extended): DC In DC In
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.90 2.12
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 2.30 2.30
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.7 2.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):    
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.74 seconds 0.74 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.390 seconds 0.410 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.080 seconds 0.070 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 4.4 seconds 4.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 2.1 seconds 2.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NB-2L Proprietary NB-2L
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: NB-2L Lithium Ion NB-2L Lithium Ion
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Zoombrowser 3.1, Imagebrowser 2.1, PhotoStitch 3.1, Remote Capture 2.1, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, VideoImpression, PhotoRecord 1.4, RAW Image Converter 1.2, Quicktime 5.0, USB Twain 3.9, WIA 3.9, CP10 driver, USB Mounter 1.1, USB Plug-in Module 3.9 Zoombrowser 3.1, Imagebrowser 2.1, PhotoStitch 3.1, Remote Capture 2.1, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, VideoImpression, PhotoRecord 1.4, RAW Image Converter 1.2, Quicktime 5.0, USB Twain 3.9, WIA 3.9, CP10 driver, USB Mounter 1.1, USB Plug-in Module 3.9
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS (see notes) Windows, MacOS (see notes)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Body is aluminum in 'lavender silver'. Lens has 8 elements in 7 groups, and all-glass design. Can be connected directly to Canon CP-10 printer to print images without a computer. Battery recharges in-camera with supplied charger, charge time approx. 80 minutes. Battery life rated at 300 minutes playback. Has three-point AF system with user-selectable AF point displayed on LCD monitor. Auto exposure bracketing feature takes several photos with differing exposure. Has histogram feature to assist in judging correct exposure, and flashes overexposed areas of picture. Playback zoom is 2.5x or 5x. User-adjustable sharpening. Has in-camera stitch assist mode for panoramas (displays portion of previous photo alongside live viewfinder to assist in lining up images). LCD hue/brightness can be adjusted. Images can be trimmed/cropped in playback mode. Continuous shooting speed is 3fps up to 7 frames, or 2fps up to 12 frames. Of bundled software listed above, Zoombrowser, PhotoRecord, USB TWAIN, and WIA are PC only. USB Mounter, Plug-in Module and Imagebrowser are Mac only. Bundled with NB-2L Lithium Ion battery, charger/AC adapter, software CD-ROM, 16MB CompactFlash card. Body is aluminum in 'graphite gray'. Lens has 8 elements in 7 groups, and all-glass design. Can be connected directly to Canon CP-10 printer to print images without a computer. Battery recharges in-camera with supplied charger, charge time approx. 80 minutes. Battery life rated at 170 images with LCD on, 380 images with LCD off, or 300 minutes playback. Has three-point AF system with user-selectable AF point displayed on LCD monitor. Auto exposure bracketing feature takes several photos with differing exposure. Has histogram feature to assist in judging correct exposure, and flashes overexposed areas of picture. Playback zoom is 3x or 6x. User-adjustable sharpening. Has in-camera stitch assist mode for panoramas (displays portion of previous photo alongside live viewfinder to assist in lining up images). LCD hue/brightness can be adjusted. Images can be trimmed/cropped in playback mode. Continuous shooting speed is 2.5fps up to 5 frames, or 1.5fps up to 9 frames. Of bundled software listed above, Zoombrowser, PhotoRecord, USB TWAIN, and WIA are PC only. USB Mounter, Plug-in Module and Imagebrowser are Mac only. Bundled with NB-2L Lithium Ion battery, charger/AC adapter, software CD-ROM, 16MB CompactFlash card.