The PowerShot SX500 IS Digital Camera from Canon has a 24mm wide angle lens with an incredible 30x optical zoom. This is enough zoom power to shoot almost anything you could imagine, from wide angle expanses to ultra-telephoto close-ups. And with the image quality of the 16MP CCD sensor and high-end performance from the DIGIC 4 image processor, whatever you can imagine will be reproduced in gorgeous colors, sharp focus and accurate exposure. The SX500 is that good. Quality is guaranteed. And so is speed. Autofocus speeds have been improved from earlier models to ensure you won't miss a shot and enhanced Zoom Framing Assist enables focus tracking and capture while shooting in the super-telephoto ranges that the 30x zoom allows.

It's fast and it's powerful, but is it smart? Oh yes. Intelligent Image Stabilization will recognize the type of shot you are taking and utilize the best stabilization technique to give you a sharp, blur-free image whether you are shooting with a long zoom or in low light. The camera will know and will respond accordingly. Same with the Smart AUTO mode, which will auto-select the optimal camera settings based on the image it sees. With 32 predefined shooting situations to pick from, Smart AUTO will choose the one that best matches the scene you are shooting and set the camera to provide accurate exposure and color.

Smart AUTO mode applies not only to photography, but works with the SX500's HD Video too. Crisp 720p HD Video with stereo sound is activated with a simple touch of one dedicated button and can immediately be screened on your HDTV thanks to the camera's HDMI output. And in case you're not carrying your HDTV with you, the SX500 has a 461,000 dot 3.0" LCD display that can show off your handiwork with accurate colors and contrast.

Well-built and ergonomically designed, the PowerShot SX500 is a great addition to the PowerShot line-up. If you are looking for a camera that can shoot gorgeous still and videos and features an ultra-powerful zoom, this is the Canon for you.

16MP Sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor

16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor deliver stunning quality images and improve the camera's response and autofocus times.

30x Optical Zoom Lens

Canon's powerful 30x Optical Zoom and 24mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve brilliant images whether you are close up or far away.

3.0" LCD Display

Large 3.0" LCD with 461,000 dots enables easy viewing and shot composition.

HD Video

The PowerShot SX500 IS has a dedicated movie button that lets you start and stop recording 720p HD Video instantly. The SX500 records in stereo sound and incorporates an electronic wind filter, which suppresses wind noise that can muffle or distort the sound. Also, the PowerShot SX500 IS lets you use the full range of optical zoom while you're shooting a video, without sacrificing any HD video resolution.

Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization

Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize stabilization for shake-free images in a wide variety of conditions.

Smart AUTO

Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations to ensure the best possible image capture for stills or videos.

Enhanced Zoom Framing Assist

Zoom Framing Assist makes it much easier to use the SX500's powerful zoom lens. When you press and hold the Zoom Framing Assist function button, the camera will automatically zoom out to include a wider angle of view, enabling you to more easily locate your moving subject. Once you find it, releasing the button will cause the lens to return to its original zoom position, intelligently keeping the subject in focus until you're ready to shoot the perfect close-up moment. You can also make adjustments to zoom while the button is pressed, with an animated assist frame that makes viewing your image frame easy. When the button is released, the lens will return to the adjusted zoom position.

High Speed Autofocus

High Speed AF greatly improves focus speed so you can capture every shot with ease.

Specifications
Camera Type	Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 30x Optical, 4x Digital and 120x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
Sensor	16.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD
Total Pixels	Approx. 16.6 Megapixels
Effective Pixels	Approx. 16.0 Megapixels
Lens	Focal Length: 4.3 (W) - 129.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24-720mm)
Digital Zoom	4.0x
Focusing Range Normal/Auto	Normal/Auto: 0 in (0cm) - infinity (W), 4.6 ft. (1.4m) - infinity (T)
Focusing Range Macro AF	Macro AF: 0 in - 1.6 ft. (0-50cm) (W)
Autofocus System	TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus
LCD Monitor	3.0-inch TFT Color LCD with wide viewing angle
LCD Pixels	Approx. 461,000 dots
LCD Coverage	Approx. 100%
Maximum Aperture	f/3.4 (W), f/5.8(T)
Shutter Speed	1-1/1600 sec. 15-1/1600 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600
Light Metering Method	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Control Method	Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift, AE Lock
Exposure Compensation	Still Images: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Videos: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments (not available during shooting)
White Balance Control	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Built-in Flash	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect
Flash Range	1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T))
Recycling Time	10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 3.7 V)
Flash Exposure Compensation	+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Modes	M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie
Movie Effects	Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks , Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect , Standard, iFrame Movie
Photo Effects	My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color
Self-Timer	Approx. 10-sec. delay/approx. 2-sec. delay/custom
Wireless Control	None
Continuous Shooting	Normal: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (in P mode) Normal: Approx. 2.8 shots/sec. (in Low Light mode) AF: Approx. 0.5 shots/sec. (in P mode) LV: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec. (in P mode)
Storage Media	SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
File Format	Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
Image Compression	Superfine / Fine
JPEG Compression Mode	Still Image: Exif. 2.3 (JPEG) Video: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))
16:9 Still Image Pixels	Large: 4608 x 2592; Medium 1: 3264 x 1832; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 640 x 360
3:2 Still Image Pixels	Large: 4608 x 3072; Medium 1: 3264 x 2176; Medium 2: 1600 x 1064; Small: 640 x 424
4:3 Still Image Pixels	Large: 4608 x 3456; Medium 1: 3264 x 2448; Medium 2: 1600 x 1200; Small: 640 x 480
1:1 Still Image Pixels	Large: 3456 x 3456; Medium 1: 2448 x 2448; Medium 2: 1200 x 1200; Small: 480 x 480
Video fps	HD 1280 x 720: 25 fps iFrame Movie HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps 25 fps Miniature Effect HD 1280 x 720: 5 fps / 2.5 fps / 1.25 fps Miniature Effect 640 x 480: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps 640 x 480: 30 fps (29.97)
Video Standard	NTSC/PAL
Video Out	Mini connector (audio/video) Mini-HDMI
Audio Out	Via mini A/V connector
Printer Connection	SD memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
Battery	Battery Pack NB-6L, Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (included with AC Adapter Kit CA-DC40)
Shooting Capacity	Approx. 195 shots
Playback Time	Approx. 4 hours
Environment	Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C Operating Humidity: 10-90%
Dimensions WxHxD	4.09 x 2.74 x 3.16" / 104.0 x 69.5 x 80.2mm
Weight	11.2 oz. / 318g camera body