Canon 3820B013

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Canon EOS 500D reviews

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COR Score4.5out of 51 critic · Provisional
Canon EOS 500D

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Product overview

Canon 3820B013 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: SLR Camera Body; megapixel: 15 MP; maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 3820B013. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.

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TechRadar 4.5 / 5

Original rating: 4.5 / 5

Review covers the Canon EOS 500D camera body. The product-data source links this original review and body identity to code 3820B013. Lens kits and other generations are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or supplied accessories.

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Checked 15 Sep 2026

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Specifications

Manufacturer code: 3820B013. Icecat product 2055193 · Checked 15 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.

Key specifications

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Canon EOS 500D — key specifications
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Megapixels (approx.)15 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Maximum image resolution4272 x 2848 pixels
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Optical zoom0x
Weight480 g

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Display3 details
Canon EOS 500D — Display
DisplayLCD
Screen size7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)920000 pixels
Processor, memory & storage2 details
Canon EOS 500D — Processor, memory & storage
Motion JPEG frame rate20 fps
Compatible memory cardssd, sdhc
Camera, image & video14 details
Canon EOS 500D — Camera, image & video
Digital zoom10x
Auto Focus (AF) lockYes
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Flash modesAuto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro
Flash exposure lockYes
Video recordingYes
Video formats supportedMOV
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Video capabilityYes
Effective sensor resolution15000000 pixels
Lens systemEF/EF-S
Camera shutter speed30 - 1/4000 s
Connections & wireless1 detail
Canon EOS 500D — Connections & wireless
InterfaceUSB 2.0, HDMI
Power & battery3 details
Canon EOS 500D — Power & battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Maximum stated battery life400 h
Battery typeLP-E5
Design & dimensions6 details
Canon EOS 500D — Design & dimensions
Custom colourYes
Product colourBlack
Width128.8 mm
Depth61.9 mm
Height97.5 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)128.8 x 61.9 x 97.5 mm
Software & compatibility2 details
Canon EOS 500D — Software & compatibility
Supported aspect ratios3:2
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP/Vista. Mac 10.4-10.5
Further product details7 details
Canon EOS 500D — Further product details
HD typeFull HD
Magnification0.87x
PictBridgeYes
Scene modesNight portrait, Portrait, Sports
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral
Built-in flashYes
Digital SLRYes

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