Canon PowerShot S500 (Digital IXUS 500 / IXY Digital 500)
5.0 megapixels | 1.5" screen | 36 – 108 mm (3×)
Specifications
| Body type |
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Body type
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Ultracompact
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| Sensor |
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Max resolution
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2592 x 1944
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Other resolutions
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2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1240 x 768, 640 x 480
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Image ratio w:h
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4:3
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Effective pixels
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5.0 megapixels
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Sensor photo detectors
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5.2 megapixels
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Sensor size
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1/1.8" (7.144 x 5.358 mm)
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Sensor type
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CCD
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| Image |
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ISO
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Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
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White balance presets
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5
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Custom white balance
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Yes
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Image stabilization
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No
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JPEG quality levels
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Super-Fine, Fine, Normal
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| Optics & Focus |
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Focal length (equiv.)
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36 – 108 mm
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Optical zoom
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3×
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Autofocus
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- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Multi-area
- Single
- Live View
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Digital zoom
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Yes (4.1 x)
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Manual focus
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No
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Macro focus range
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5 cm (1.97")
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Number of focus points
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9
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| Screen / viewfinder |
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Screen size
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1.5"
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Screen dots
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118,000
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Touch screen
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No
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Live view
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No
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Viewfinder type
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Optical (tunnel)
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?
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| Photography features |
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Maximum aperture
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F2.8 - F4.9
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Minimum shutter speed
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15 sec
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Maximum shutter speed
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1/2000 sec
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Aperture priority
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No
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Shutter priority
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No
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Built-in flash
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Yes
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Flash range
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3.5 m
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External flash
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No
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Flash modes
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Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye On/Off)
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Continuous drive
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Yes (1.5 fps, 2.2 fps, max 14 images)
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Self-timer
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Yes (2 or 10 sec)
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Exposure compensation
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±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
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| Videography features |
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Microphone
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Mono
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Resolutions
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640 x 480, 30 sec, 320 x 240, max 3 mins with audio
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| Storage |
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Storage types
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Compact Flash (Type I)
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Storage included
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32 MB CompactFlash
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| Connectivity |
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USB
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USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
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HDMI
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No
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Remote control
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No
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| Physical |
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Environmentally sealed
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No
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Battery
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Battery Pack
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?
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Battery description
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Lithium-Ion NB-1LH Battery & charger
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?
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Weight (inc. batteries)
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215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
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Dimensions
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87 x 57 x 28 mm (3.43 x 2.24 x 1.1")
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| Other features |
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Orientation sensor
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Yes
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Timelapse recording
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No
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