The Fine Pix T500 camera is designed for people that want a stylish & slim long zoom camera to take on their travels, or to capture family life, but dont want the hefty price tag to match. Both camera models have 12x FUJINON lens in stylish body offering a focal length of 24mm wide-angle to 288mm telephoto, & Optical Image Stabilisation to compensate camera shake & subject blurring, perfect for when the zoom is extended to the full 12x capability. " Advanced Filter" function is equipped for added creative expression. USB (Universal Serial Bus) charge is also available. With a 16 million pixels CCD sensor, the T500 & T550 cameras can produce high-quality, low-noise images, even at sensitivities of up to ISO 3200. Video can be recorded at 720p High Definition (HD) (1, 280 720 pixels) & where appropriate, images with aspect ratios of 16:9 can also be achieved. Movie recording can be started in an instant, thanks to the dedicated " Movie recording button" & for the imaginative types amongst us; the cameras also incorporate a number of advanced movie-editing features. Whats more the T500 Autofocus times are 20% faster than the previous model, the Fine Pix T400s, so you can rest assured that your camera will be ready when you are.