Canon ELPH 500 HS Alternatives
The ELPH 500 HS places at #70 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Below is a brief overview of the ELPH 500 HS.
12MP
1/2.3"
185 grams
24-105mm (f2.0-5.8)
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
94 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
above average min ISO (100)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI socket
decently wide (24mm)
bad battery (180 CIPA)
cannot use external flash
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have mic socket
Below are several alternatives to the Canon ELPH 500 HS sorted by their total rating. It is possible to see a complete review of any camera or a comparison with the Canon ELPH 500 HS by using the links below every camera card. You can click on the symbol to look at a visual comparison or follow this link to view them all alongside each other.
#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than others (423g)
#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI socket
doesn't have headphone socket
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than others (399g)
#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with HDMI socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery (455 CIPA)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot use external flash
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average min ISO (80)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI socket
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have mic socket
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have mic socket
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery (290 CIPA)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with HDMI socket
cannot use external flash
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have mic socket
doesn't have Time Lapse mode