
SPECIFICATIONS*
Camera Features
X500
X500
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
For complete specifications and detailed product information, please visit www.ge.com/digitalcameras.
Number Of Active Pixels 16.0 Megapixels
Image Sensor 16.5 Megapixels [1/2.33” Charge Coupled Device (CCD)]
Lens Focal Length F = 4.9 mm (Wide) — 73.5 mm (Tele)
[ 35mm film equivalent ] [ 27 mm (Wide) — 405 mm (Tele)
F number f / 3.0 (Wide) — f / 5.2 (Tele)
Lens Construction 14 elements in 11 groups
Optical Zoom 15X
Focusing Range Macro: (Wide) 1.97 in. ~ ∞ / 5 cm ~ ∞ , (Tele) 78.74 in. ~ ∞ / 200 cm ~ ∞
Normal: (Wide) 23.6 in. ~ ∞ / 60 cm ~ ∞, (Tele) 78.74 in. ~ ∞ / 200 cm ~ ∞
Anti-Handshake Optical Image Stabilization ( CCD-shift type )
Digital Zoom 6 x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 905x)
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Image 16MP: 4608×3456, (16:9), 12MP: 4608x2592, 8MP: 3264×2448, 5MP: 2592×1944,
3MP: 2048×1536, 2MP: 1920×1080, 0.3MP: 640×480
Movie 640×480 pixels: 30 fps / 15 fps, 320×240 pixels: 30 fps / 15 fps
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes
File Format
Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie Movie Format: MOV( Motion JPEG ), Audio: G.711[Monaural]
Shooting Modes Auto, ASCN, P, S, A, M, Portrait , Panorama, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Beach, Text, Party, ID, Fisheye,
Panning shot, Photo frame,Sketch, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait)
Detection Features Face, Smile, Blink
Red-eye Removal Yes
High Dynamic Range Yes
LCD Display 2.7 inch (230,400 pixels) TFT-LCD
Auto Adjust Brightness LCD
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 13-point), Face-Detection + Face AE, AF Assist Light (On / Off)
Exposure Metering Method Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-lock available), Aperture prior AE, Shutter Prior AE
Exposure Compensation ± 2 EV in 1/3 Step increments
Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 seconds (Manual: 30 seconds)
Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.39 fps (Large / Best Mode)
Playback Modes
Single Photo, Index (9 / 16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion possible), Date, Zoom (Approx. 2x~ 8x), Audio, Histogram Display
White Balance Control Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, CWF, Incandescent, Manual
Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
Gno. 7.5 (ISO 100)
Shooting Range: (Wide) Approx. 11.8 in. ~ 275.6 in. / Approx. 0.3 m ~ 7.0 m (ISO 800)
(Tele ) Approx. 47.2 in. ~ 157.4 in. / Approx. 1.2 m ~ 4.0 m (ISO 800)
Recording Media Internal memory: Approx. 13.7 MB
SD Card / SDHC Card (Up to 16 GB support)
Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Support (26 languages)
Jacks USB 2.0 / AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)
Power 4xAA Alkaline Battery, 4xAA NiMH Battery [Not Included]
Shooting Capability
(Battery Performance) Approx. 300 shots for AA Alkaline Batteries (based on CIPA Standards)
Approx. 500 shots for AA NiMH Batteries (based on CIPA Standards)
(NiMH Battery: 2500mAh / pcs) [Not Included]
Operation Environment Temperature: 32° ~ 104° F / 0° ~ 40°C, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.06 in x 2.92 in x 2.68in /103 mm x 74 mm x 68 mm
Mass Approx. 12.3oz / 350g
Supplied Accessories 4xAA Alkaline Battery, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM, Manual, Quick Start Guide, Feature Guide, Warranty Card
electronic view finder 15x optical zoom 3200 ISO auto scene
optical image stabilization high dynamic range face auto exposure auto brightness
In-camera feature adjusts exposure for
more detail in light and dark scenes.
Automatically enhances facial features detected
by the camera for true subject highlighting.
Automatically adjusts the camera’s LCD
viewing screen to the existing lighting
conditions for better viewing.
Automatically adjusts unintentional camera move-
ments giving you clear, crisp pictures every time.
Powerful optical zoom moves you closer
to the subject for tight, clear shots.
Improves pictures in low lighting condition
for optimal exposure.
Automatically selects and sets the correct
scene type for the sharpest, most vibrant
pictures possible.
An option for more accurate depiction in real time
through the eyepiece for better scene composition.
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