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General
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Brand Canon
Manufacturer url https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number SX500
Alternate model number(s) Add
Camera format Mid-Sized
Release year 2012 year
Tripod mount +
Length 104 mm
Width 80 mm
Height 70 mm
Weight 341 g
Waterproof -
Waterproof depth Add
Predecessor Add
Successor Canon SX510
Image Sensor
Sensor type CCD
Sensor manufacturer Add
Effective megapixels 16 MP
Sensor format 1/2.3 inch
Sensor area 28.07 mm²
Sensor width 6.17 mm
Sensor height 4.55 mm
Approximate pixel pitch 1.34 micron
Focal Length Multiplier Add
Aspect ratio 4:3
Color filter type RGBG
Anti aliasing filter Add
Self-cleaning -
Sensor shift image stabilization -
On-sensor phase detect -
Dxo sensor score Add
Dxo color depth score Add
Dxo dynamic range score Add
Dxo maximum effective iso score Add
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode 0.8 fps
Video Capture
Can take movies +
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate 30 fps
Image Storage
Movie file format MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo))
Composite video out +
Ntsc/pal switchable video +
Video usable as viewfinder Add
Hd video out +
Hd video connection HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount Add
Lens Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 24.00 - 720.00 mm
Focal length (actual) 3.00 - 129.00 mm
Zoom ratio 30 x
Aperture range 0.12 - 0.29 f
Integrated nd filter -
Min focus range 0 cm
Macro focus range 0 - 50 cm
Filter thread Add
Thread type Add
Optical image stabilization +
Digital zoom +
Digital zoom values
  • 4 x
Auto Focus
Auto focus +
Auto focus type Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light +
Manual focus +
Viewfinder
Viewfinder LCD
Viewfinder type Add
Focus peaking -
Evf resolution Add
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) Add
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) Add
Display
Eye-level viewfinder -
Rear display +
Rear display size 3 inch
Rear display resolution 461,000 dots
Touchscreen -
Articulating screen -
Tilt swivel screen -
Selfie screen -
Max playback zoom 10 x
Top deck display Add
Exposure
Maximum iso (native) Add
Minimum iso (native) Add
Iso settings Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; (Higher in 4MP Low Light scene mode)
Auto iso mode +
White balance settings
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range 1/1600 - 15 s
Bulb mode -
Exposure compensation +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)
Program auto exposure +
Aperture priority +
Shutter priority +
Full manual exposure +
Creative exposure modes SCN (Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (4.0MP), Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect
Self timer
  • 2 s
  • 10 s
Time lapse (intervalometer) Add
High resolution composite -
Flash
Built-in flash +
Flash modes
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) Add
Flash range description 1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T))
Max flash sync 1/1600 s
Flash exposure compensation +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection Add
Built-in wireless flash control Add
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support Add
Other memory Add
Dual card slots -
Raw capture support -
Uncompressed format Add
Included memory Add
Included memory type Add
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi -
NFC -
Bluetooth -
Built-in gps -
Microphone jack -
Headphone jack -
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant +
Dpof compliant +
Remote control -
Connections (extended)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) 0.8 fps
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) 195 shots
Battery form factor Proprietary NB-6L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included 1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) +
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite (imagebrowser ex
  • photostitch)
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.6 - 10.7
  • windows 7 sp1 / vista sp2 / xp sp3
Miscellaneous
Notes and features Optical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 4 Processor, Zoom Framing Assist, 720p HD Movies.

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