Overview:

PowerShot SD500 is the Digital ELPH you've been waiting for. It's the first to be equipped with 7.1 Megapixels of resolution for a truly astonishing level of detail, and it employs Canon's exclusive DIGIC II Image Processor to bring all that detail to vibrant life. With a big 2.0 inch LCD screen and an outstanding set of features and capabilities, the SD500 is a digital camera designed to lead the impressive Digital ELPH line.

The first 7.1 Megapixel Digital ELPH with 3x Optical Zoom and new elegantly curved design in a metallic body

Large 2.0 inch LCD screen for easy on-camera viewing

DIGIC II Image Processor for even faster processing speed, crisp vibrant colors and excellent image quality

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed support for faster downloads and file transfers

Enhanced Movie Mode with new Fast Frame Rate Movie recording at 60 fps (320 x 240) plus 9 Special Scene Modes and Digital Macro Mode

New My Colors feature for color customization while shooting

Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP Printers

Specifications:

Image Sensor Type CCD
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x
Camera Type Compact
Lens
Interchangeable Lens Without Interchangeable Lens
Optical Zoom 3x
35mm Zoom Lens 37 - 111 mm
Digital Zoom 4x
Focus Type Autofocus
Focus Range 19.2 in. to Infinity (w)
Macro Focus Range 2 - 19.2 in. (w) / 12 - 19.2 in. (t)
Focal Length 7.7 - 23.1 mm
Image Quality
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 3072 x 2304
Video
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA) • 320 x 240 (QVGA) • 160 x 120
Max Movie Length 180 Seconds
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG
Exposure Control
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Aperture Range f7.1/f13 (w/t) - f2.8/f4.9 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
Frames Per Second 2 Frames
Storage
Memory Type SD Card
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Compression Type JPEG
File Size (High Res.) 2.97 MB (43 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.) .08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
Flash
Flash Type Built-In
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder Optical
LCD Panel With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size 2 in.
LCD Screen Resolution 118,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Interface USB 2.0
Video Interface Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 160 Images
Included Features
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
System Requirements
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Dimensions
Width 3.37 in.
Depth 1.04 in.
Height 2.24 in.
Weight 0.38 lb.
Miscellaneous
Exterior Color Metal
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 32 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger