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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the EX-H10 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 21 months later than the EX-H10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the EX-H10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Casio EX-H10

 ELPH 500 HS EX-H10 
ReleasedFebruary 2011June 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 EX-H10 ELPH 500 HS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-H10

 ELPH 500 HS EX-H10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-H10 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the EX-H10.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and EX-H10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and EX-H10.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 500 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography features
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provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-H10 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
64
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-H10
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCasio Exilim EX-H10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Casio Exilim EX-H10
Other name IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-07 2009-06-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 185g (0.41 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $175 $300