Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Casio EX-FH100
ELPH 500 HS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-FH100
ELPH 500 HS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | |
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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 |