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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 11 months earlier than the EX-ZR15 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the EX-ZR15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 ELPH 500 HS EX-ZR15 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 ELPH 500 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 ELPH 500 HS EX-ZR15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-ZR15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the EX-ZR15.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and EX-ZR15 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and EX-ZR15.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
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 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (180 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
64
 supports focus via touch
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low battery life (180 shots)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
 better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
40
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery life (180 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
37
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone socket
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Also called as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 325 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $175 $249