Canon have always been at the forefront of the Point and Shoot digital camera market, and the Ixus 40 is another example of how to do this kind of thing just right. The camera it'self is extremely small - it's shorter than an average mobile phone, although slightly wider and thicker. It's definitely small and light enough to sit comfortably in your trouser pocket all day (as mine often does!). The weight is just enough that you don't feel it will break the first time you drop it. As well as the basic job of taking pictures, you also get the usual additional features such as movies (in numerous formats), different types of settings for ...  Read the complete review

I've had my Canon Ixus 40 for 5 years and I'm always on the look out to upgrade to something a bit more modern, but I always seem to think that while its still going, then why waste my hard earned cash on another digital camera which may or may not be better. I know very little about digital camera's other than point and shoot so when looking for a replacement I'm a little out of my depth, so this, apart from this Canon being great, is part of the reason I don't splash out on another. When I bought this from Curry's I think I paid in the region of £250+ which at the time was a lot of money, but this camera has been really been put through some ...  Read the complete review

Canon Ixus 40 is a pretty, compact camera which will satisfy any amateur photographer. It easily fits into one's pocket so it is not an inconvenience when for example going out. Unfortunately, the small size is also reflected in the size of the LCD, which I personally find too small. Most importantly, the quality of pictures is very good. Video mode (with audio) is also of a high standard. Ixus 40 takes pictures fairly quickly which may be important when watching sports. Partiers will be happy to hear that the camera's design is quite solid. From my experience, the camera can withstand a 1m high drop onto concrete. The camera is very dependable as long as the owner stays  Read the complete review

What a beast! We had a 2Megapixel camera which was starting to play up so I had a good look around at what was available. 4Mpixels now seemed affordable so I set that as my lowest levels. A few photographic sites helped with the selection process. In the end it was the size and weight which made me choose this one. Other cameras may have produced slightly better photos but the size and weight meant that they get left at home just when you want to take a photo. This camera is so neat that it easily fits in a pocket and can go anywhere. Despite the small size the LCD display is big. It does rather take up the whole of the back of the camera leaving little room ...  Read the complete review

I was brought this camera by my husband as a brithday present in June and have never been without it since.... It is nice, compact and lightweight which allows me to carry it in my handbag everywhere. It is even small enough to be able to take out in a small evening bag. The camera features are quick and easy to access and the layout of the display is very easy to navigate and understand. So if like me you are not very technical this is a good camera. The ability to take short video clips has been very usefull for gathering information in my job, as well as trying to show the vet how ill my dog was. VERY VERY USEFUL The ...  Read the complete review