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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-105mm (F2.0-5.8) lens
  • 185g - 101 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2005
  • Old Model is Canon 1D MII
  • Renewed by Canon 1D MIII
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon 1D MII N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and 1D MII N (8MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and 1D MII N (APS-H) posses different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 5 years after the 1D MII N which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 500 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the 1D MII N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon 1D MII N

 ELPH 500 HS 1D MII N 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2005More modern by 67 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 1D MII N ELPH 500 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon 1D MII N

 ELPH 500 HS 1D MII N 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon 1D MII N has proportions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon 1D MII N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the 1D MII N.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and 1D MII N is 94 and 50 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and 1D MII N.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 500 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon ELPH 500 HS will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 500 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography factors
Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography factors
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supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Street photography with Canon 1D MII N
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (1,565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon 1D MII N as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography features
Canon 1D MII N Travel photography features
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supports touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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heavier than average (1,565g)
MP count low (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 1D MII N as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
has dual storage slots
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging info
Canon 1D MII N Vlogging info
37
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon 1D MII N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon 1D MII N
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCanon EOS-1D Mark II N
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Otherwise known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-02-07 2005-08-22
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 28.7 x 19.1mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 548.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3504 x 2336
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 45
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Canon EF
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 250
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync External
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 1565g (3.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 975
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Storage slots One Two
Launch cost $175 $5,900