Zoom to Infinite Possibilities.
The PowerShot SX40 HS is a versatile compact point-and-shoot camera that easily captures amazing photos and videos. The Canon HS SYSTEM boosts low-light performance with the new Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor and a high-sensitivity 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. This advanced Canon technology delivers stunning image quality with reduced noise and blur. Colors are more vibrant and white balance is true-to-life. The 35x Optical Zoom offers incredible reach and range, allowing you to shoot any scene, near or far. The Optical Image Stabilizer helps images come out steady and clear, and a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens makes it easy to take pictures of large groups of people, tall buildings, expansive landscapes and much more. The camera also features a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD for great shooting flexibility. Packed with an array of powerful technologies, the PowerShot SX40 HS is a convenient digital camera capable of brilliant image capture.

Features:

• Canon's high powered 35x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom (24-840mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer delivers magnificent images whether you are up close or far away.
• 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor combined with the new DIGIC 5 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM for improved low-light performance up to ISO 3200 and enhanced image quality.
• Capture stunning Full HD 1080p video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; zoom while shooting and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output.
• Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.
• High-Speed Burst HQ allows for continuous capture at a maximum of 8 frames* while maintaining superb image quality and Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow playback in slow motion.
• 2.7-inch wide Vari-Angle LCD enables easy viewing from any angle.
• Zoom Framing Assist button aids in tracking and capturing subjects during super telephoto photography.
• Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.

Technical details:

• General
  
  • LCD Screen Size     2.7"
  • Viewfinder     Yes
  • Touchscreen     No
  • Waterproof     No
  • GPS-enabled     No
  • Lens 35mm Equivalent     24-840mm
  • Optical Zoom     35x
  • Digital Zoom     4x
  • Filter Diameter     N/A
  • Aperture Range     F2.7 (W) - 5.8 (T)
  • Manual Focusing     Yes
  • Manual Exposure     Yes
  • White Balance     Yes
  • Built-in Flash     Yes
  • HDMI Output     Mini
• Memory
  
  • Internal Memory     None
  • Memory Media     EyeFi card
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • Included Memory     None
• Image
  
  • CCD Size     1/2.3" CMOS
  • Effective Megapixel Count     12.1
  • Total Megapixels     12.8
  • Image Stabilization     Optical
  • Highest Resolution     4000 x 3000
  • High Resolution Capacity     1231 images / 4GB
  • Low Resolution Capacity     30174 images / 4GB
  • HD Video Recording     Yes
• Dimensions
  
  • Width (inches)     4-7/8
  • Height (inches)     3-11/16
  • Depth (inches)     4-1/4
  • Weight With Battery (ounces)     21.2
  • Weight Without Battery (ounces)     19.6

What's in the box:

• PowerShot SX40 HS Body
• Battery Pack NB-10L
• Battery Charger CB-2LC
• Lens Cap
• Case for Hot Shoe Cap
• Neck Strap NS-DC11
• Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM

Source:
http://usa.canon.com