The CanonPowerShotSX500-IS is another in the range from Canon, this one on a cursory glance could be confused with a small DSLR unit, it is however a digital unit with excellent zoom as well as other features making it almost a bridge unit.

The Canon PowerShot SX500 IS is a pocket-sized super-zoom camera with a 30x optical range. Announced in August 2012, Canon claims it's the World's smallest 30x optical zoom camera, with a range that extends from 24-720mm with Intelligent image stabilisation to iron-out the wobbles.

30x stabilised optical zoom; Compact lightweight body; Frame assist helps locate subjects at long focal lengths; Versatile Creative filters

Very poor continuous shooting; Lens suffers from Chromatic aberration; Poor battery life; Vertical streaking on highlights in video (due to CCD

The Canon PowerShot SX500 IS is one of the smallest cameras on the market to feature a massive 30x optical zoom. Despite possessing such diminutive dimensions, the compact still features full manual control and a host of other features that look to assert it as a serious shooter.

Compact design despite large zoom; full manual control; good image quality

Body doesn't feel particularly solid; no viewfinder; would be nice to feature Raw capture

I've been a Canon fanatic for years I can't do without Canon. All of my little gadgets to name: Scanner, Printer and most of all Camera, were all Canon. If there is a Computer, Tablet or Mobile Phone that is Canon, I'll buy it.

Reliable; Durable; Superior build quality; Easy to use

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.

Nice features/settings; excellent image quality; Lightweight/Portable; Simple controls/menu; easy to use

no printed manual

Cameta Camera is the most professional & efficient company we have dealt with in many years. Their customer Service is second to none!The Canon features are great and really a reasonable price for so many features.

Cameta Camera-great; Easy To Use; Fast/accurate auto-focus; Good Image Quality; Good Image Stabilization; Good in Low Light; GREAT CAMERA; Great Zoom; Large Clear LCD; Nice Body Color; Short Lag Time; Small / Compact; Very Pleased

the mission was to capture every moment possible christmas morning when the kids opened presents excitedly from santa clearly. it has only been 2 weeks since i bought it and i can't get enough of it. the image produced is so clear and the zoom is amazing.

Easy to Use; Efficient; Quality Construction; Reliable

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This really arrived quickly..It has a lot of accessories and was convenient to have a ready made kit. The camera itself is great! I have another Canon PowerShot that is much heavier and larger. I have had 2 neck surgeries and needed a more light weight model.

A great deal on an amazing camera, can be used by beginner to pro. I am totally blown away by the picture quality and the effects, and the ease of use. It is incredibly small and lightweight.

I gave this to my 85 year old father as a Christmas gift. It has barely left his hand. I did a lot of research and found the best ratings for this Cannon digital camera. It certainly lived up to the rating. The pictures are great, the camera is easy to use and the package was great deal.