The Canon IXUS 500 HS (also known as the ELPH 520 HS) is a new superzoom camera in the IXUS range, featuring a 12x optical zoom lens with a focal range of 28-336mm. The 10 megapixel Canon 500 HS offers a stylish metal body, High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 image processing engine, Full HD video capture with stereo sound and a HDMI port, 240fps slow-motion movies, a 3.5-stop optical Image Stabilizer, 2.8fps burst shooting, a 3 inch LCD screen, a Smart Auto mode which detects 58 different scenes and a range of fun effects. The Canon IXUS 500 HS / ELPH 520 HS is available in in black, silver, red and blue priced at £309 / €349 / $299.