GE X500 uses 4 x AA alkaline or 4 x AA NiMH batteries. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the GE X500 take?
GE X500 uses SD / SDHC. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 16GB (SDHC); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the GE X500 worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 16.0 MP GE digital camera from 2011 with 16.5 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby GE options, compare GE X400 and GE X550.
How do you transfer photos from the GE X500?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
GE X500 is worth judging as its own GE long-zoom body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
GE X500 works best when you want zoom-first daylight travel, casual events, and far-away subjects without carrying an interchangeable-lens kit rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its GE compact digital sensor and built-in long zoom lens are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with GE X400, GE X550, Sanyo VPC-Z400 / Sanyo DSC-SX1Z, Fujifilm FinePix S1900 to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.