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Key points
Optical zoom (Integrated lens)
30 x
Macro focus range (wide angle)
1 cm
Normal focus range (wide angle)
50 cm
Weak points
Maximum framerate at max resolution
25 fps
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Technical specifications
| General |
| Type |
Compact |
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| Available |
Yes |
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| Release date (US) |
September 2012 |
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| Street price (US) |
329 $ |
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| Released (FR) |
September 2012 |
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| Street price (EUR) |
299 € |
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| Colors |
Black Red |
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| Sensor |
| Effective pixels |
16 MP |
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| Type |
CCD |
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| Size |
1/2.3" |
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| Area |
6.17x4.55 mm |
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| Processor |
Digic 4 |
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| Optics |
| Integrated lens |
Yes |
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| Optical zoom |
30 x |
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| Focal length (35mm equivalent) |
24-720 mm |
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| Maximum aperture |
F3.4 - F5.8 |
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| Interchangeable lens |
No |
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| Digital zoom |
4 x |
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| Minimum shutter speed |
15 s |
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| Maximum shutter speed |
1/1600 s |
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| Display |
| Viewfinder |
No |
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| LiveView |
Yes |
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| Display size |
3 in |
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| Display resolution |
461000 px |
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| Touchscreen |
No |
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| Flip-out screen |
No |
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| Second display |
No |
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| Camera features |
| Exposure modes |
Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority |
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| Metering modes |
Center-weighted
Multi
Spot |
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| Self timer |
Yes |
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| Type |
2 seconds
10 seconds
Custom |
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| Scene modes |
Yes |
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| Other features |
| Orientation sensor |
Yes |
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| Proximity sensor |
No |
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| GPS |
No |
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| Timelapse |
No |
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| 3D |
No |
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| Projector |
No |
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| Waterproof |
No |
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| Environmentally sealed |
No |
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| Power |
| Standard |
No |
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| Rechargeable |
Yes |
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| Type |
Lithium-ion |
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| Capacity |
1000 mAh |
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| Battery Life (CIPA) |
195 |
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| Size and weight |
70 in
80 in
104 in
341 oz
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| Height |
70 in |
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| Width |
104 in |
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| Deep |
80 in |
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| Weight |
341 oz |
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| Image |
| Max resolution |
4608x3456 pixels |
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| Ratio |
1:1
3:2
4:3
16:9 |
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| ISO min |
80 |
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| ISO max |
1600 |
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| White balance presets |
5 |
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| Custom white balance |
Yes |
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| Image stabilization |
Yes |
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| Stabilization type |
Optical |
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| Uncompressed format |
No |
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| Focus |
| Autofocus |
Contrast detection |
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| Manual focus |
Yes |
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| Normal focus range (wide angle) |
50 cm |
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| Macro focus range (wide angle) |
1 cm |
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| Flash |
| Internal Flash |
Yes |
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| Modes |
Auto
On
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync |
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| Range |
5 m |
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| External flash |
No |
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| Video |
| Format |
H.264 |
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| Sound |
Stereo |
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| Maximum resolution |
1280x720 pixels |
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| Maximum framerate at max resolution |
25 fps |
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| High speed movie |
No |
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| Connectivity |
| USB |
Yes |
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| USB version |
2.0 |
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| HDMI |
Yes |
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| Wi-Fi |
No |
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| Ethernet (RJ45) |
No |
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| DLNA |
No |
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| Memory card support |
Yes |
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| Type |
SD
SDHC
SDXC |
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| Dual slot |
No |
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| Eye-Fi compatible |
Yes |
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| Remote control |
No |
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| Audio |
No |
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| NFC |
No |
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Information from the technical sheet of the Canon PowerShot SX500 IS are only indicative, if you notice an error, please inform us with the icon displayed on the right of each specifications.
