Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A2300
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A2300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-105mm (F2.0-5.8) lens
- 185g - 101 x 56 x 25mm
- Released February 2011
- Additionally Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched February 2012

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A2300 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon A2300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and A2300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 500 HS was released 12 months prior to the A2300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the A2300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A2300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot A2300. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon A2300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon A2300
ELPH 500 HS | A2300 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
A2300 | ELPH 500 HS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon A2300
ELPH 500 HS | A2300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A2300 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon A2300 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon A2300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the A2300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and A2300 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A2300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and A2300.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2300 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A2300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A2300 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Canon PowerShot A2300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Canon PowerShot A2300 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | 210 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NB-11L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $175 | $139 |