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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon A3000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the A3000 IS (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 14 months later than the A3000 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the A3000 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon A3000 IS

 ELPH 500 HS A3000 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 A3000 IS ELPH 500 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon A3000 IS

 ELPH 500 HS A3000 IS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon A3000 IS has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon A3000 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the A3000 IS.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and A3000 IS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and A3000 IS.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 500 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 500 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography info
Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography info
27
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography info
Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
64
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
40
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
37
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon A3000 IS
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCanon PowerShot A3000 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
Also called IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/2.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.41 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $175 $240