At A Glance

This Digital Elph has a smooth metal body and is small enough to take everywhere, but image quality could be improved.

Manufacturer’s Description

The 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 Specs

Display
Display size 2.0 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 3.4 inches
Depth 2.2 inches
Height 1.0 inches
Weight 0.41875 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 37.0 mm
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features No
Storage Media
SD card SD Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes

Performance

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