Clicky

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot S95 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon S90
  • Renewed by Canon S100
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the S95 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 3 months later than the S95 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the S95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon S95

 ELPH 500 HS S95 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 S95 ELPH 500 HS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon S95

 ELPH 500 HS S95 
LaunchedFebruary 2011November 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with outer 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 S95 has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the S95.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and S95 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and S95.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon ELPH 500 HS will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography information
Canon S95 Portrait photography information
27
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography information
Canon S95 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography details
Canon S95 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography details
Canon S95 Travel photography details
64
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Landscape photography with Canon S95
40
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Vlogging with Canon S95
37
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon S95
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCanon PowerShot S95
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Canon PowerShot S95
Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-11-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500s
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 153
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card
Storage slots Single -
Retail pricing $175 $495