Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 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
- Other Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix JX305

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 2 months later than the JX300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the JX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS & FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the FujiFilm JX300
ELPH 500 HS | JX300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
JX300 | ELPH 500 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm JX300
ELPH 500 HS | JX300 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm JX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the JX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and JX300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and JX300.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JX300 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon ELPH 500 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | FinePix JX305 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1800 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | 180 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $175 | $110 |