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Technical Details for Samsung Digimax S500


Technical Details for Samsung Digimax S500 Digital Camera
Samsung Digimax S500 

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Technical Details for Samsung Digimax S500

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General
Product TypeDigital camera
Width9.7 cm
Depth2.6 cm
Height6.2 cm
Weight136 g
Enclosure ColourSilver
Main Features
Resolution5.1 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels5,300,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution5,038,848 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.5"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50, ISO auto
Digital Zoom5 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, night mode, close-up, backlight, beach/snow, Children, fireworks, dawn/dusk, sunset
Special EffectsSoft, Negative, Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, blue, green, red
Max Shutter Speed1/1500 sec
Min Shutter Speed8 sec
Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, spot
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic, manual
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsCloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight)
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Remote ControlOptional
Video CaptureAVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps
AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps
AVI - 160 x 128 - 15 fps
AVI - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
AVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
AVI - 160 x 128 - 30 fps
Memory / Storage
Flash MemoryFlash - integrated (soldered memory - 20 MB )
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 7 - with 20MB built-in memory
Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 14 - with 20MB built-in memory
Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 21 - with 20MB built-in memory
Super-fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 10 - with 20MB built-in memory
Fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 18 - with 20MB built-in memory
Normal JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 24 - with 20MB built-in memory
Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 12 - with 20MB built-in memory
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 22 - with 20MB built-in memory
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 32 - with 20MB built-in memory
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 19 - with 20MB built-in memory
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 34 - with 20MB built-in memory
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 43 - with 20MB built-in memory
Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 52 - with 20MB built-in memory
Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 83 - with 20MB built-in memory
Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 89 - with 20MB built-in memory
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 114 - with 20MB built-in memory
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 125 - with 20MB built-in memory
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 157 - with 20MB built-in memory
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Effective Flash Range0.2 m - 3 m
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - f/2.8-4.9
Focal Length5.8 mm - 17.4 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera35 - 105mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Min Focus Range80 cm
Macro Focus Range5-80cm
Lens ApertureF/2.8-4.9
Optical Zoom3 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, date/time stamp, DPOF support, digital image rotation, PictBridge support
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.4" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format112,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Samsung Digimax Master
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS 9.2 - X 10.3
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM Drive, XGA monitor
System Requirements DetailsWindows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium II - 450 MHz - 64 MB - 200 MB
MacOS 9.2 or later - PowerPC G3 - 64 MB - 110 MB
MacOS X 10.3 - PowerPC G3 - 64 MB - 110 MB
Battery
Supported BatteryAA
Supported Battery Details2 x AA alkaline battery
 
Samsung Digimax S500