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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93 Imaging
45 Features
47 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon SX610 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 500 HS was announced 4 years earlier than the SX610 HS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the SX610 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon SX610 HS

		

		

			
 ELPH 500 HS SX610 HS 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

		

		

			
 SX610 HS ELPH 500 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 47 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon SX610 HS

		

		

			
 ELPH 500 HS SX610 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got 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 SX610 HS has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon SX610 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the SX610 HS.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and SX610 HS is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and SX610 HS.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to provide greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography advice
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 offers face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography details
Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (3.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (180 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 includes tracking focus
 slow frames per second (2.5 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (270 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
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 has touch focus
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery (180 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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 lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 bad battery life (270 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography features
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography features
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery (180 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
48
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery life (270 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (191g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Also Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 191 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos 270 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $175 $214