GE X500-BK

16 MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Zoom  9/10

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GE X500-BK
A low-priced bridge camera, a stepping stone between a point and shoot and an SLR, this GE digital camera has powerful 15x optical zooming and sharp 16 MP images. Its preset modes include the standard options plus special settings like fireworks, snow, and museum. The high dynamic range feature optimizes the exposure to restore color and vibrancy to light and dark shots. The panorama mode is a cool feature, as is the electronic viewfinder that helps you aim the camera just right. Overall, this bridge digital camera has a lot of great features for a low $138 price.

Quick Specs

  • Colors: Black, White
  • 2.7-inch LCD screen
  • 16 MP
  • 15x wide-angle optical zoom
  • 1 pound
  • 5.5” x 6.7” x 3.9”
Strengths

14MB built-in memory

Electronic viewfinder

Optical image stabilization reduces blurriness

Face auto exposure gets clear portrait shots

LCD screen automatically adjusts brightness

High dynamic range feature adjusts exposure for light or dark scenes

15x optical zoom and 6x digital zoom

Special presets include fireworks, museum, and snow

Weaknesses

Video is good quality but not HD

Compact but thick build

Brian Jones has had a passion for photography and anything related for the majority of his life. One photography class in high school was all it took to get hooked on everything to do with the subject. He became more focused on learning about camera equipment as he experiemented with everything available… See more about Brian

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