The Canon IXUS 40 is an ultra slim digital camera. It is a stylish model aimed at people who are looking for a digital camera to carry around with them easily and take a variety of pictures without too much fuss and bother.

It is a four megapixel camera with a three times optical zoom lens. The feature set is pretty standard and as cameras go the IXUS 40 is easy enough to use. Overall the camera is likely to appeal to the social photographer rather than someone who is more serious about their photography.

As ever expect to pay a premium for style and its small size.