The zoom is controlled by a rocker switch positioned just in front of the shutter release and also benefits from lens-based image stabilisation technology for supposedly sharper images at extended telephoto settings and slower shutter speeds. Maximum aperture is f/3 at 27mm, rising to f/5.2 at 405mm. On the front of the camera you’ll find a GE-branded 15x optical zoom that offers the 35mm focal range equivalent of 27-405mm.
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As with the BenQ GH700 we reviewed some time ago, GE doesn’t offer any concrete information about the X500’s image processor either, although sensitivity ranges from a fairly limited ISO 100-800 at full resolution, with expanded settings of ISO 16 available at 4MP. Indeed, the lack of clear-cut information about where the various internal components of the X500 come from is something that does rather mark GE out as a non-specialist manufacturer catering specifically for the budget end of the mass market. It’s all but impossible to discern who actually manufactures this chip though. The X500 is built around a 1/2.3in CCD sensor with an effective resolution of 16MP. Does this all add up to something of a leftfield bargain or have corners been cut elsewhere that compromise the camera’s overall worth? Let’s take a closer look and find out.
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And that’s not all, look a bit closer and you’ll discover that the X500 also comes with manual controls, built-in image stabilisation, plus HDR and one-touch Panoramic capture modes. As such the X500 comes with a 15x optical zoom, a 16MP sensor and an electronic viewfinder, all for a knockdown, budget price of around £100. The X500 is GE’s take on the superzoom genre and slots into what it calls its “Power Pro” range. It may therefore surprise you to learn (we were certainly surprised) that the American conglomerate makes a surprisingly large range of digital cameras – including a number of colourful ultracompacts and waterproof models. Much more likely to spring to mind are jet turbines and perhaps energy generation, along with all manner of white goods. It all comes down to how you are going to use it.It’s fair to say that if someone was to mention the name General Electric, you probably wouldn’t think of digital cameras. However, the negative reviews about the slow start time and slow shutter response would make me lean toward the Fujifilm camera. If recording HD video is not important to you then it is kind of a tossup. If you want the ability to shoot HD video (1920x1080 30fps) then go with the GE X600. I had seen these comparisons but was hoping someone would just tell me what they would do - I'm a very indecisive person (.I think!!)
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Maybe some of this will help you with the decision.
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Here is a side by side comparison of the X600 and an S元00: http /The cons of the GE X600 are the slow start time and slow shutter response.
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GE X600 specs: http /Fujifilm FinePix SL240 specs: http /The comparison:įujifilm FinePix SL240 has 1/2.3" CCD sensor with primary color filter