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Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital Camera (7.1MP, 3072x2304, 3x Opt, 32MB SD Card)

Good

Performance
Battery Life (minutes)	125
Battery Life Score	Good
Image Quality Score	Good
Image Quality, Color	60
Image Quality, Distortion	54
Image Quality, Exposure	56.5
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash	53
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal	58
Image Quality, Overall	54
Image Quality, Sharpness	40.3
Number of Batteries	1
Number of Shots	230

Performance
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at the camera's highest resolution and default automatic settings. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores. Data based on tests designed and conducted by the PC World Test Center. All rights reserved.	Good
Ease of use	Very Good
Features	Good
Maximum effective pixels/resolution	7.1 megapixels/3072 by 2304
Bundled media	32MB SD Card
Focal range (35mm equivalent)	37mm to 111mm
Maximum aperture(wide/telephoto)	f2.8/f4.9
Shutter speed range (seconds)	15 seconds to 1/2000 second
Viewfinders	Optical viewfinder, 2-inch LCD
Video/audio recording	640 by 480 video with audio; up to 3 minutes per clip
Semi-automatic/manual modes	Nine scene modes
Continuous shooting speed	Up to 2 frames per second until media is full
Optional lenses	None
Software	Digital Camera Solutions CD
Other features	N/A
Battery score	Good
Battery life	230 shots, 125 minutes
Battery type	Rechargeable lithium ion
Dimensions (w/d/h) and weight	3.4 by 2.2 by 1.0 inches; 6.7 ounces
Support policy score	Good
Support policies	One-year parts and labor warranty; 11-hour weekday toll-free support

User Reviews for Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital Camera (7.1MP, 3072x2304, 3x Opt, 32MB SD Card)