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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS specifications

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS specifications, prices, product images and videos.

The Canon PowerShot SX500 IS is a bridge camera that boasts an impressive 16-megapixel image sensor. With a 1/2.3" CCD sensor type, it is capable of capturing high-resolution images with a maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels. The camera provides various still image resolutions, including 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, and 4608 x 3456 pixels. Equipped with a 30x optical zoom, the Canon PowerShot SX500 IS allows users to capture subjects from a distance without compromising image quality. It also offers a 4x digital zoom for further magnification if desired. The camera supports three different aspect ratios, including 3:2, 4:3, and 16:9, giving photographers flexibility in their composition. Featuring an image stabilizer, this camera minimizes blurring caused by camera shake, ensuring sharp and clear photos. The Canon PowerShot SX500 IS supports JPG image format and offers a minimum focal length (35mm film equivalent) of 24 mm, allowing for wide-angle shots, and a maximum focal length (35mm film equivalent) of 720 mm for capturing distant objects. With a minimum aperture number of 3.4, this camera allows users to achieve shallow depth of field effects and capture photos with a blurred background. The Canon PowerShot SX500 IS is a versatile camera for those who seek high-resolution images with zoom capabilities and reliable image stabilization.

General
BrandCanon
ModelPowerShot SX500 IS | 6353B001
Productphoto camera
EAN13803156881, 8714574586311, 0013803156881
LanguageEnglish
FiletypeEN - 146 Manual (PDF), EN - 228 (PDF)
Picture quality
Megapixel16 MP
Camera typeBridge camera
Image sensor size1/2.3 "
Sensor typeCCD
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 pixels
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
Image stabilizerYes
Supported aspect ratios3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image formats supportedJPG
Lens system
Optical zoom30 x
Digital zoom4 x
Focal length range4.3 - 129 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)24 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)720 mm
Minimum aperture number3.4
Maximum aperture number5.8
Combined zoom120 x
Focusing
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modes-
Normal focusing range0 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)0 - 0.5 m
Auto Mode focusing range (tele)1.4 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (tele)1.4 - ∞ m
Face
Exposure
ISO sensitivity100,200,400,800,1600
Light exposure modesAuto
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Shutter
Fastest camera shutter speed1/1600 s
Slowest camera shutter speed15 s
Flash
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization
Flash range (wide)0.5 - 5 m
Flash range (tele)1.4 - 3 m
Flash recharging time10 s
Other features
Built-in flashYes
HDMI ports quantity1
Power source typeAC, Battery
Video
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutions640 x 480,1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supportedH.264, MOV
Motion JPEG frame rate25 fps
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
HD typeHD
Video recordingYes
Audio
Built-in microphone-
Memory
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal3 "
Display resolution (numeric)461000 pixels
Ports & interfaces
PictBridgeYes
USB version2.0
HDMIYes
Design
Product colorBlack
Camera
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
Scene modes-
Shooting modesAuto, Movie
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera playbackSingle image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Camera file systemExif 2.3
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Languages supportARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Weight & dimensions
Width104 mm
Depth80.2 mm
Height69.5 mm
Weight318 g
Weight (including battery)341 g
Battery
Battery technology-
Battery life (max)4 h
Battery typeNB-6L
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %