Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Alternate Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot A495. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon A495 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon A495
ELPH 500 HS | A495 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 115k | Crisper display (+346k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
A495 | ELPH 500 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon A495
ELPH 500 HS | A495 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon A495 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A495 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Canon PowerShot A495 | |
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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 |