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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 8 months later than the EX-FH100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the EX-FH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Casio EX-FH100

 ELPH 500 HS EX-FH100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 EX-FH100 ELPH 500 HS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-FH100

 ELPH 500 HS EX-FH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outer dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-FH100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the EX-FH100.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and EX-FH100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and EX-FH100.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 500 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 500 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
64
includes touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCasio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Also Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $175 $299