Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11
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![Canon ELPH 500 HS front Canon ELPH 500 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-500-HS/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Additionally Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2009
- New Model is Canon G12
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the G11 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.
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The ELPH 500 HS was released 14 months later than the G11 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the G11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot G11. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon G11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon G11
ELPH 500 HS | G11 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | December 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
G11 | ELPH 500 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon G11
ELPH 500 HS | G11 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Identical screen resolution |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon G11 has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon G11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the G11.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G11-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and G11 is 94 and 83 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G11-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and G11.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon ELPH 500 HS will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 500 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G11-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G11-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Canon PowerShot G11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Canon PowerShot G11 |
Also Known as | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2009-12-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
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 detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 375g (0.83 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 169 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NB-7L |
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, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $175 | $600 |