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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Bridge Camera

Canon's compact superzoom bridge camera: a 16MP sensor, 30x optical zoom and optical image stabilisation in a small, lightweight body.

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About the Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Bridge Camera

The Canon PowerShot SX500 IS is a compact superzoom bridge camera built for travel and everyday shooting. Its 30x optical zoom covers a huge 24–720mm equivalent range, from wide landscapes to distant subjects, and optical image stabilisation helps keep handheld shots sharp at long focal lengths. A 16-megapixel sensor and DIGIC 4 processor deliver detailed stills and 720p HD video, while the 3-inch LCD and simple mode dial make it easy to use. It runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and records to SD cards, making it a light, versatile all-in-one camera for days out and holidays.

Key specs

TypeBridge camera (compact superzoom)
Sensor16MP CCD, 1/2.3 inch
ProcessorDIGIC 4
Lens30x optical zoom, 24–720mm equivalent
Aperturef/3.4–5.8
Image stabilisationOptical (lens-shift)
Video720p HD
Screen3-inch LCD
BatteryRechargeable lithium-ion (Canon NB-6L)
StorageSD, SDHC, SDXC

Compatibility

Uses Canon NB-6L lithium-ion batteries and SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards. It has a built-in flash and no interchangeable lens mount, so no additional lenses are required.

Questions about this model

How much zoom does the Canon SX500 IS have?

It has a 30x optical zoom, covering roughly 24–720mm in 35mm terms, from wide angle to long telephoto.

Does the SX500 IS record video?

Yes, it records 720p HD video.

What battery and memory card does it use?

It uses the Canon NB-6L rechargeable lithium-ion battery and SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards.