Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

16MP, 1/2.3" CCD, f/3.4 – f/5.8, 1-1/1600s, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") LCD, HDMI, USB, SD, SDHC, SDXC, 341g, Black

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
6353B010
03-09-2012
The ultra-portable 30x zoom
The 16 Megapixel PowerShot SX500 IS packs a high quality 30x optical zoom into a mini ultra-zoom body that's easy to use. Intelligent IS keeps shots and movies steady no matter how far you zoom.

Mini 30x ultra-zoom camera. 24mm wide lens
Get closer and capture the full detail of distant subjects with a huge 30x optical zoom, up to 60x with ZoomPlus. Fit more in the frame with 24mm ultra wide-angle for great group shots and stunning landscapes. The huge zoom fits neatly into a mini ultra-zoom body that’s so small it’s easy to carry, wherever you go.

Intelligent IS
Intelligent IS automatically selects the appropriate optical Image Stabilizer setting from 7 modes – combating camera shake to prevent blur and ensuring sharp, detailed photos and videos at full zoom or handheld in low light.

Smart Auto (32 scenes)
Effortlessly shoot great photos or movies with Smart Auto, which detects the scene and selects optimal settings from 32 variables (21 in movies). All you have to do is point and shoot.

Zoom Framing Assist
Zoom Framing Assist helps you keep track of a distant subject at high zoom. At the press of a button the camera quickly zooms out of the scene - so you can relocate the subject - zooming back the moment the button is released.

Full Manual control; 0 cm Macro
Expand your creativity with Full Manual control of shutter speed and aperture. Capture beautiful close up detail using 0 cm Macro mode.

16 Megapixels
A 16 Megapixel sensor delivers detailed high-resolution images that can be printed at very large sizes (A3+) or cropped to achieve the desired composition.

7.5 cm (3.0") LCD
A large, high quality LCD screen with wide viewing angle allows for easy framing, effortless menu navigation and pleasurable reviewing and playback. Easy Hints & Tips help you understand your camera and improve your results.

HD movies with HDMI
Easily record high quality HD movies (720p) with stereo sound and optical zoom, with one touch of the Movie Record button. Dynamic and Powered Image Stabilizer modes keep movies steady when shooting on the move or using full zoom.

Fun Creative Filters
Experiment and have fun with a range of Creative Filters. Options include Fish-eye Effect to re-create the distortion of a fish-eye lens. Use Miniature Effect in stills or movies to make scenes look like miniature scale models.

Face Detection
Face Detection Technology ensures great people shots. It detects up to 35 faces in a single frame making sure they remain in focus and with optimum brightness. Face Detection White Balance ensures natural skin tones even in unusual lighting conditions.

Video

Full HD 
N
Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supported 
H.264
Resolution at capture speed
1280x720@25fps, 640x480@30fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Weight 
341g
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.3 - 129 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Continuous Auto Focus, Face tracking, Servo Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Bundled software 
ImageBrowser EX<br />PhotoStitch
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
TFT
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed
0.000625s
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
16 MP
Optical zoom 
30x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Fireworks, Portrait, Snow
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CCD
Total megapixels 
16.6 MP
USB connector type 
Mini-USB B
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
HDMI connector type
Mini
DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Power source type 
Battery, USB
Battery type 
NB-6L

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
461000 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
13/10
Lens type 
Wide-angle
Combined zoom
120x
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Digital zoom 
4x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
3.4
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
72 cm
Minimum aperture number 
5.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.4 cm

Camera

Camera type 
Bridge camera
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Camera playback
Slide show, Thumbnails
Playback zoom (max)
10x
Live view
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4

Focusing

Auto Mode focusing range (tele)
1.4 - 100000m
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)
0 - 100000m
Macro focusing range (wide)
0 - 0.5m

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Manual
ISO sensitivity (max)
1600
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
External flash connector
Y
Flash range (tele)
1.4 - 3m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 5m
Flash recharging time
10s

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/1600s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
15s

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
195 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
AC, USB
AC adapter included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4608 x 3456 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
480 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 640 x 480, 1200 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 2448 x 2448, 3264 x 1832, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 2448, 3456 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 3456
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Width 
10.4 cm
Depth 
8.02 cm
Height 
6.95 cm

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