Canon PowerShot S400 / IXUS 400 Digital Camera

Pros: Ultra-Compact Size, 4 megapixels, 3x Optical Zoom, Mode Dial & FUNC button
Cons: Weak flash, mediocre battery life, no provision for add on lenses or filters

The pace of digital camera evolution is almost dizzying, with new models introduced at a startling rate, each more capable than its predecessor. One of the most popular segments of this high-tech revolution is the ultra compact (or micro) digital ...

Pros: superb picture quality at 4.0 megapixels, easy to use, small and stylish
Cons: none...except that it's expensive, but it's worth the money

The Canon Powershot S400 is one of Canon’s many digital cameras. It’s a pretty small camera that’s e ...

Pros: 4 MegaPixel, 3x Zoom, FUNC button, compact size, faster start up!
Cons: Still a weak flash and somewhat poor/decent battery life.

The Canon PowerShot S230 isn't even out for six months and already there is a replacement for it... not that the S230 will be discontinued for a while especially with the sticker price of the S400 running a high $499! However, the nice thing is being...

Pros: Small size, very attractive, durable construction, 4 megapixels, 3x zoom.
Cons: Price, flash, is just a point a shoot.

Why is it that whenever I pick a product, do extensive research on that product, and then when I rea ...

Pros: sharp pictures, great prints, easy to use, compact size
Cons: digital camera learning curve, not as straightforward as film

I've been thinking about getting a digital camera since the fall of 2002 and nothing really lived up ...

Pros: Small camera with the smallest underwater housing
Cons: Not really compatible for underwater use

This review covers the use of the Canon S400 Digital Elph camera and the Canon WP-DC800 underwater housing in an Underwater environment only.

Special consideration for underwater camera use:

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Pros: resolution, tonal balance, 4 megapixels, 3X zoom, internal processing controls, excellent build quality
Cons: underexposed flash shots, AF assist lamp does not produce better results, small mode dial

Here in the United States, Canon has offered a new camera for digital buffs. Depending on what part of the globe your in, the PowerShot 400 may have different names (US / Canada: Canon PowerShot S400 Digital Elph , Europe/SE Asia: Canon Digital IXUS...

Pros: great quality, good resolution, better than average red-eye
Cons: small LCD, old CF memory, small resolution video, bad battery

I have owned Canon PowerShot S400 for 2 years, and used it extensively in my travels, parties, clubs, and even for portraits. I purchased S400 when it first appeared in the stores 2 years ago. I previously owned S200 which was quite a bad experienced and ...

Pros: great zoom feature, megapixels improved, compact
Cons: battery life is not that great, night shots aren't an improvement

I have been looking around at the many new technological advances in things like cell phones, TV's, DVD players and cameras for some time now and have been very impressed. It seems like every ten years or so things will be created that we couldn't even...

Pros: Size, appearance, picture quality, ergonomics.
Cons: Tiny flash.

I've owned this camera for just over a year now. How it has changed me! The Canon S400 has met most of my expectations and exceeded the rest. The camera is about the size of a pack of king-size cigarettes. Small enough to be inconspicuous and carry ...

Pros: Everything is great!
Cons: See full review.

This review will be rated over 5 things: 1. Build and Body Integrity 2. Controls 3. Performance 4. Interface 5. Value -Build and Body Integrity- The s400 Elph is built with sophistication and style. I was quite impressed with the feel and ...

Pros: Great image quality, pocketability, canon quality
Cons: Somewhat slow focus times, price

I've been a huge fan of the Canon Digital Elph line and Canon products in general for a long time, a ...

Pros: Great daily camera. It goes almost anywhere and takes great photos
Cons: Slightly ineffective macro mode. Rather pricey.

I recently sold my Powershot S230 and purchased the S400. While the improvements are subtle, the S4 ...

Pros: Nice picture quality, easy to use, features, and compact size
Cons: No case, 32 MB memory?!, battery, picture lag

This camera was a gift so I was a little surprised to say the least. I had been wanting a digital camera and had been doing research but I hadn't gotten to the point of buying one yet. I was really impressed with how easy it is to use. It can be a ...

Pros: size, power, functions, ease of use
Cons: point and shoot only

The new Canon S400 Digital Elph is the best digital camera I have used so far. Now, this is not a professional camera so do not get confused with categories here my friends. This camera is a an everyday point and shoot camera which does everything it is...