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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
Portability
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36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 24 months before the ELPH 330 HS making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the ELPH 330 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

		

		

			
 ELPH 500 HS ELPH 330 HS 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

		

		

			
 ELPH 330 HS ELPH 500 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon ELPH 330 HS

		

		

			
 ELPH 500 HS ELPH 330 HS 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has external 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) while the Canon ELPH 330 HS has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon ELPH 330 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the ELPH 330 HS.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and ELPH 330 HS is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and ELPH 330 HS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to take the age  of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography highlights
Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography highlights
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 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 has face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography highlights
Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography details
Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography factors
Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography factors
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 boasts touch to focus
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (180 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography advice
Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography advice
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery life (180 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging factors
Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging factors
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
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 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon ELPH 330 HS
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
Also called IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S IXUS 255 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-07 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD PureColor II G
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $175 $179