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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 500 HS was launched 6 months later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 ELPH 500 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ELPH 500 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1150k461kCrisper display (+689k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 ELPH 500 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has proportions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 500 HS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (230 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
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supports focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (230g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
26
big screen (3.5 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (230 grams)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon ELPH 500 HSFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Otherwise known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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