Fujifilm A500 Specifications

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Model Name:	Fujifilm FinePix A500
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	A500
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$179.00
Street Price:	$103.79
Date Available:	2006-02-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	6.1 oz (173 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.7 x 2.4 x 1.1 in. (93 x 60 x 27 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	SuperCCD HR
Sensor Manufacturer:	Fujifilm
Effective Megapixels:	5.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.5 inch
Sensor size:	24.7104mm² (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.22 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	320x240 (10.00) 160x120 (10.00)
Movie File Format:	AVI
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Fujinon
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	38 - 114mm
Focal Length (actual):	6.4 - 19.2mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 – f/8.5
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	61 cm to Infinity 24.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	10 - 79 cm 3.9 - 31.1 in
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	3.6x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL Contrast
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Real-image optical zoom
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	1.8
Rear Display Resolution:	77,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Automatic, Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/500 - 2 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative with 64-zones
Program Auto Exposure:	No
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	2.0 - 10.2 ft (Wide), 2.0 - 6.6 ft (Tele), 1.0 ft - 2.6 ft (Macro)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	xD
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	AVI
Included Memory:	12.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 1.1
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	DC Input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	2.24
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.72 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.61 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.012 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	7.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	400 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	2 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	FinePixViewer
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: