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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Casio EX-S200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 7 months later than the EX-S200 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 500 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the EX-S200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Casio EX-S200

 ELPH 500 HS EX-S200 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2010More recent by 7 months
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 EX-S200 ELPH 500 HS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-S200

 ELPH 500 HS EX-S200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has exterior measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-S200 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Casio EX-S200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the EX-S200.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and EX-S200 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and EX-S200.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S200 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 500 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
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offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-S200 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
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comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
37
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Also called as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2010-08-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine 5.0
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 132 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $175 $0