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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot A495 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon A495, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the A495 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 14 months later than the A495 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the A495 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon A495

 ELPH 500 HS A495 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 A495 ELPH 500 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon A495

 ELPH 500 HS A495 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon A495 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the A495.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and A495 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and A495.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 500 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 500 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Portrait photography with Canon A495
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography advice
Canon A495 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography info
Canon A495 Travel photography info
64
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography information
Canon A495 Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging factors
Canon A495 Vlogging factors
37
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon A495
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCanon PowerShot A495
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Canon PowerShot A495
Otherwise known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
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/HC MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $175 $109