A multi-channel sample and hold circuit includes an operational amplifier, plural electric charge setting channels. Each of the electric charge setting channels includes an input terminal, an electric charge setting capacitor, an electric charge setting switch connected between the input terminal and the electric charge setting capacitor, a channel separating switch connected between the electric charge setting capacitor and the input terminal of the operational amplifier and a holding switch and a control circuit for selecting one of the electric charge setting channels to hold a signal that is inputted to the input terminal thereof.