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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm JV100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the JV100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 13 months later than the JV100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the JV100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the FujiFilm JV100

 ELPH 500 HS JV100 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 JV100 ELPH 500 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm JV100

 ELPH 500 HS JV100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides external 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 FujiFilm JV100 has specifications of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the JV100.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and JV100 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and JV100.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 500 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography details
64
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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lighter than others (126g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
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relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
25
lighter than others (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm JV100
 Canon ELPH 500 HSFujiFilm FinePix JV100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS FujiFilm FinePix JV100
Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S FinePix JV105
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-02-02
Body design 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 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 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $175 $99