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Canon - PowerShot SX500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(38 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 38 reviews
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Star
3
73%of customers recommend this product.
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27 out of
37)
Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot SX500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great Camera!
on June 27, 2013
Posted by: Mr. B
Used to own a nice Minolta with 3 lenses; weighed about 15 pounds total; moved up to small digital, pocket sized; bought this for a trip to California - what a great buy! I've never taken such nice shots so easily, and the zoom and wide angle capabilities made the trip to Yosemite something we'll never forget; the pictures are amazing!
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: would like a manual
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Very Pleased
on February 20, 2013
Posted by: Sir2fyablyNutz
from West Virginia
Very pleased with the purchase. I was looking for a point and shoot with a decent zoom and this camera fits the bill. An added bonus is the camera size as it fits in a coat pocket for easy carry, unlike the bulkier SLR model cameras. The software for picture enhancement, "Image Browser EX" is an excellent tool. No printed manual for all the bells and whistles on the camera was a problem as I didn't care for the PDF download of the manual. I did an internet search for printed Canon manuals and found one at a reasonable price (cheaper and better quality than if I had printed the PDF). Doing this makes it much easier than trying to scroll through the PDF on the computer, and I can take the manual with me. All in all very satisfied.
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: no printed manual
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Love this camera
on June 24, 2013
Posted by: michlong
from Prairie du Chien, Wi
I have had this camera for a couple of weeks and i have falling in love with this camera. I love the pictures it takes, I take pics of flowers and birds the most. The camera brings the birds right in.
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
love my camera!
on December 26, 2013
Posted by: zann
I received this camera as a Christmas gift in 2012 and just love everything about it! Easy settings, nice quality photos every time! The only problem i can think of is that sometimes it gets finiky with low light and doesnt want to take the photo.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Poor Low-Light Performance
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome picture quality, and excellent product.
on November 3, 2013
Posted by: Sach
from Dar es Salaam
I bought this camera Canon SX500IS on 2nd Nov 2013, It very good I would recommend to my friends. Excellent quality product, awesome pictures . Easy to use. Probably Canon would have provided soft case with it, would have have appreciated. Thanks canon. I did not fond any Cons, because it is perfect for my use specially outings, travelling and short safari.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent camera but...
on August 29, 2013
Posted by: Hector
After owning a Rebel ET for years decided to go smaller. It fits my needs totally. Really wanted a camera with video. Although I am satisfied with the camera I was a bit disappointed that the soft carrying case, PSC-4050, would not accept my camera because it was too small. Other than that I love all your canon cameras.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
on September 7, 2012
Posted by: Perch Lake John
from Michigan's UP
I am a novice photographer, point and shoot. I wanted a camera that would allow me to grow my photography skills without killing my wallet. The Power Shot SX500 IS is the best camera for my needs, a bridge camera between professional grade and my older shirt pocket camera.
The camera is small enough to fit in a larger size fanny pack, so no Sherpa is needed to carry gear. It has a 30X lens that will reach out far into the landscape. Plus, it can easily be used as a point and shoot camera. It also has enough programmable modes / features to be a fully manual camera if desired. The Digic 4 image processor has been used by Canon in its professional grade cameras. At 16 megapixels, an 8 X 12 photo will be clear and sharp.
Pros:
Canon quality lens,
The price is right,
There are no extra lenses to buy – it is a single unit.
It has an excellent image processor, with image stabilization for those distant shots.
It has excellent low light capability
Cons:
If you do a lot of close-up shots, i.e. a bee on a flower, you will not capture the hair on the bee’s back.
The camera does not come with a paper manual, just a disc. So field references are more difficult.
The camera does not come with a flash memory card. You will need to come up with one to make the camera work.
The battery is not pre-charged, so one must plug in the charger to start enjoying the camera.
Overall:
This is an excellent value in a camera, rich in features, quality, and capability. You should plan on buying a carry case for transport or a stroll in the woods, a tripod for those distant shots, and a flash memory card.
The camera is small enough to fit in a larger size fanny pack, so no Sherpa is needed to carry gear. It has a 30X lens that will reach out far into the landscape. Plus, it can easily be used as a point and shoot camera. It also has enough programmable modes / features to be a fully manual camera if desired. The Digic 4 image processor has been used by Canon in its professional grade cameras. At 16 megapixels, an 8 X 12 photo will be clear and sharp.
Pros:
Canon quality lens,
The price is right,
There are no extra lenses to buy – it is a single unit.
It has an excellent image processor, with image stabilization for those distant shots.
It has excellent low light capability
Cons:
If you do a lot of close-up shots, i.e. a bee on a flower, you will not capture the hair on the bee’s back.
The camera does not come with a paper manual, just a disc. So field references are more difficult.
The camera does not come with a flash memory card. You will need to come up with one to make the camera work.
The battery is not pre-charged, so one must plug in the charger to start enjoying the camera.
Overall:
This is an excellent value in a camera, rich in features, quality, and capability. You should plan on buying a carry case for transport or a stroll in the woods, a tripod for those distant shots, and a flash memory card.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
best digital for the money
on November 23, 2012
Posted by: Markie
from Apple Valley, CA.
replaced my Canon PRO1(8mp) with the SX500 IS. Love how lightweight it is, the size of body and the controls. If you are familiar with Canon, you will , right out of the box, be able to set up and use this camera. It has great low light features, excellent image stabilization, the best zoom(you do not need to change or buy lenses). The images are spectacular and movies are without a doubt, incredible. Nice to be able to zoom in/out while shooting movies now. If you do shoot alot of movies, buy a bigger sd card and spare batteries. I would highly recommend this camera to any novice or semi pro shooter. there is no hot shoe for optional flash and no thru the lens viewing as with my old Pro1.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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