Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Released August 2009

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 18 months later than the EX-Z450 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the EX-Z450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Casio EX-Z450
ELPH 500 HS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
EX-Z450 | ELPH 500 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-Z450
ELPH 500 HS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features external measurements 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-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-Z450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the EX-Z450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and EX-Z450 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and EX-Z450.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ELPH 500 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2009-08-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $175 | $229 |