JVC
GY-HC500U
Connected Cam 1-inch camcorder with 20x zoom, 4K60p ProRes 422 10-bit, HLG/J-Log1, 3G-SDI, weather sealing, and SRT streaming.
$3,395
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
9.35 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,600
Burst
20 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
7-stop
Weight
580 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
JVC GY-HC500U
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
134 × 91 × 72 mm · 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Good- · 20fps burst — fast action ready
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 1-inch sensor + 20x f/2.8–4.5 zoom
- ✓ 4K60p Apple ProRes 422 internal
- ✓ HLG / J-Log1 HDR
- ✓ 3G-SDI + weather-resistant body
- ✓ SRT / RTMP streaming
Cons
- – Heavy at 3.6 kg configured
- – SSD ProRes needs optional adapter
- – Premium over GY-HM250
- – 9.35MP effective sensor
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Full specifications
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