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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS 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 SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon SX150 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 15 months prior to the SX150 IS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the SX150 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 ELPH 500 HS SX150 IS 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

		

		

			
 SX150 IS ELPH 500 HS 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2011Fresher by 15 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 ELPH 500 HS SX150 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outside 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) whilst the Canon SX150 IS has specifications of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon SX150 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the SX150 IS.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and SX150 IS is 94 and 86 respectively.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and SX150 IS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography details
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (180 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (130 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
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 offers touch focus
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (180 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (130 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
40
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery (180 shots)
 no Time Lapse recording
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no external mic jack
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Also called IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-07 2012-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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  3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 306 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 130 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $175 $249