Canon PowerShot SD400 Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon SD400 is a 5MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon PowerShot SD400 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon SD400
Key Features — Canon SD400
5MP 1/2.5" Sensor: Captures still images at up to 2592x1944 pixels, suitable for standard prints and everyday snapshot use.
DIGIC II Processor: Canon's DIGIC II image processor handles color rendering and noise reduction for this generation of PowerShot cameras.
Pocketable Form Factor: At 85.8 x 53.4 x 21.1 mm and 170g, the camera fits comfortably in a shirt or jeans pocket.
9-Point Contrast AF: Contrast detection autofocus across 9 points provides multi-area focus coverage for everyday subjects.
Optical Viewfinder: Offers a secondary framing option beyond the 2.0-inch LCD, useful in bright outdoor light.
Three Color Profiles: Standard, Vivid, and Neutral color profiles give basic control over image look straight from the camera.
Camera Specifications — Canon SD400
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Beginner-Friendly, Street |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 5MP |
| Processor | DIGIC II |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 9 |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2592x1944 |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard |
Description — Canon SD400
The Canon PowerShot SD400 is a 5MP point-and-shoot camera built on a 1/2.5-inch sensor and powered by Canon's DIGIC II image processor. Maximum still image resolution is 2592x1944 pixels, with color profile choices of Standard, Vivid, and Neutral. Autofocus is handled by a contrast detection system spanning 9 focus points.
ISO sensitivity ranges from 50 to 400. Video can be recorded at up to 480p at either 15fps or 30fps. The 2.0-inch LCD display offers 118,000 dots of resolution, and an optical viewfinder is also available.
The body measures 85.8 x 53.4 x 21.1 mm and weighs just 170g, with a plastic construction and no weather sealing. Storage uses SD cards, and the NB-4L Lithium-Ion battery is rated for approximately 150 shots per charge. A built-in flash is included, and connectivity is provided via USB.
There is no image stabilization, no hot shoe, and no wireless connectivity.
Pros — Canon SD400
- ✓Compact and lightweight at 170g and 85.8 x 53.4 x 21.1 mm — genuinely pocket-sized
- ✓5MP sensor with DIGIC II processing delivers maximum stills resolution of 2592x1944
- ✓Three color profiles (Standard, Vivid, Neutral) offer basic image look customization
Cons — Canon SD400
- ✗No image stabilization of any type — neither optical nor digital — per imageStabilization specs
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, limiting shooting flexibility in low-light conditions
- ✗Battery rated for only approximately 150 shots per charge
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