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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the SD3500 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the SD3500 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon SD3500 IS

          

          

            
 ELPH 500 HS SD3500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

          

          

            
 SD3500 IS ELPH 500 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon SD3500 IS

          

          

            
 ELPH 500 HS SD3500 IS 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SD3500 IS has dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the SD3500 IS.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and SD3500 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and SD3500 IS.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SD3500 IS to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 500 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

            Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography features
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography features
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography information
Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography information
64
 comes with focus by touch
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
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 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging information
Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging information
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 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no microphone socket
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCanon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Otherwise known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen 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 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $175 -