Canon IXUS 500 HS specs
General Info
Point-and-shoot
Camera class:
Sensor
10.1 megapixels
Efective resolution:
CMOS
Type:
No
3-chip sensor:
6.16 mm x 4.62 mm
Size:
No
Sensor cleaning:
DIGIC 5
Processor model:
Lens
No
Interchangeable lens:
12x
Optical zoom:
28 - 336 mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
f3.4 - 5.6
Maximum aperture:
0.39 in
Closest focusing distance:
No
Filter thread:
4x
Digital zoom:
1/4000-15sec
Shutter speeds:
Previewing
Yes
LiveView:
3 in
Display size:
461k pixels
Display resolution:
No
Moving display:
No
Touchscreen:
No
Second display:
No
Built-in projector:
Focus
Phase detection
AF Type:
No
Custom point:
Single, Continuous
AF Modes:
Yes
AF Assist Beam:
No
Manual Focus:
Flash
Always on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Modes:
External flash
Flash features:
8.2 ft
Range:
Video
Yes
Video capture:
1920x1080
Maximum resolution:
24 fps
Maximum framerate at max, resolution:
H.264
Codec:
Yes
Sound:
Stereo
Sound recording type:
Yes
Zoom while capturing:
Camera Features
Yes
Image stabilization:
Optical
Stabilization type:
100-3200
ISO sensitivity:
Yes
Exposure compensation:
No
Auto bracketing:
Center-weighted, Spot
Light metering:
2 seconds, 10 seconds, Custom seconds, When a face is detected
Self timer:
Continuous shooting (6.8 fps), Histogram, Orientation sensor
Other features:
White balance:
6
Number of available presets:
Yes
Custom white balance:
Portrait, Night scene, Other
Scene modes:
Red-eye correction when previewing
In-camera editing:
Face, Smile, Blink
Recognition:
Files - Resolution
Formats:
No
RAW:
16:9, 4:3, 3:2
Image ratio options:
16
Resolution settings number:
3648 x 2736 pixels with 4:3 ratio
Resolution:
2816 x 2112 pixels with 4:3 ratio
1600 x 1200 pixels with 4:3 ratio
640 x 480 pixels with 4:3 ratio
3648 x 2048 pixels with 16:9 ratio
2816 x 1584 pixels with 16:9 ratio
1920 x 1080 pixels with 16:9 ratio
640 x 360 pixels with 16:9 ratio
3648 x 2423 pixels with 3:2 ratio
2816 x 1880 pixels with 3:2 ratio
2
Image compression levels number:
Connectivity
Yes
USB:
2.0
Type:
Yes
HDMI:
No
Wi-Fi:
No
Hot shoe:
Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
Memory card support:
Body
3.43 in x 2.12 in x 0.76 in
Dimensions (WxHxD):
5.47 oz
Weight:
No
Rugged:
Gray
Available color options:
Power
Rechargeable (proprietary)
Battery:
Li-ion
Rechargable type:
870 mAh
Capacity:
Warranty
Soft Leather Case DCC-65, IXUS Metal or Leather Strap
Accessories:
US Availability
Available
Market status:
Links
Official page:
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in English:
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also know as: Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS
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