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Canon Powershot ELPH 500 HS Digital Camera
12 Megapixels
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Spot Metering
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Digital Camera Description
The Canon Powershot ELPH 500 HS is a Ultra-Compact Digital Camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Its 12 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 100-3200 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 100-3200. With 12 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to at 240 DPI.
A builtin Image Stabilization mechanism allows the Canon Powershot ELPH 500 HS to compensate for camera shake.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/1600 to 15s. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/1600, fast action cannot be frozen. Night photography is possible using this digital camera due to its long exposure capability.
The Canon Powershot ELPH 500 HS features a 9-point Contrast-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance.
This camera does not feature any seals to protect it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. Care must be taken, just like with most electronics. There is no viewfinder on the Canon Powershot ELPH 500 HS and no provision to add one.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Canon | Model | Powershot ELPH 500 HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 12 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Built-In | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 3200 | Shutter-Speed | 1/1600 - 15s |
| Lens | 24 - 105mm F/2 - 5.8 / 8 | Mininum Focus | 3cm (w) / 40cm (t) |
| Zoom | Electronic | Manual Focus | N / A |
| Filter Diameter | Focus System | 9-point Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp *Touch Focus | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 460K Pixels 3.2" LCD 100% Coverage *Touchscreen |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T | Scene Modes | 17Portrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Creative Light Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 3.4 FPS, Unlimited JPEG *Unspecified limit. 8.2 FPS @ 3 MP. | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s, 1-10 Images @ 0-30s. |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | No | |
| Digital Level | Tripod Mount | Yes | |
| Remote Trigger | Eye-Start Sensor | No | |
| HDR | No | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | |
| Built-In Flash | YesFE Lock, 5 - 2m (W-T) | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 24 FPS 16:9 *1280x720 @ 6 FPS Miniature Effect. 320x240 @ 240 FPS Super-Slow. | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | Quicktime H.264 | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 180 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2011-02-07, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | Standard |
| Size | 101 x 56 x 25mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 185g |
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Canon ELPH 500 HS Facts
Ultra-Compact digital cameraSensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 12 Megapixels Ultra Compact | ISO 100-3200 |
| 4.4X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/1600-15s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Custom white-balance |
| 3.4 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Spot-Metering |
| 1920x1080 @ 24 FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 3.2" LCD 460K Pixels | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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