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Canon Powershot SX500 IS Digital Camera
16 Megapixels
Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
720p HD Video: 1280 x 720 resolution or more but less than 1920 x 1080.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
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.Model Specifications
| Brand | Canon | Model | Powershot SX500 IS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 16 Megapixels CCD | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Built-In | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 80 - 800 | Shutter-Speed | 1/1600 - 15s |
| Lens | 24 - 720mm F/3.4 - 5.8 / 8 | Mininum Focus | 0 (w) / 1.4m (t) |
| Zoom | Electronic | Manual Focus | Electronic |
| Filter Diameter | Focus System | Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 460K Pixels 3" LCD 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M | Scene Modes | None |
| Metering | Evaluative, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 0.8 FPS, Unlimited JPEG | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s, 1-10 Shots @ 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 | Yes, 5 - 3m (W-T) | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | 1280x720 @ 30 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | Quicktime H.264 | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 195 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | Standard |
| Size | 104 x 70 x 80mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 341g |
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Canon SX500 IS Facts
Large digital camera| 16 Megapixels Ultra Zoom | ISO 80-800 |
| 30X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/1600-15s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 0.8 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Custom white-balance |
| 1280x720 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Spot-Metering |
| 3" LCD 460K Pixels | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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