Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.
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 sizing | 3.5" | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 1150k | 461k | Crisper display (+689k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
| ELPH 500 HS | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 | August 2010 | Similar generation | |
| Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | 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.
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.

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 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.
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 500 HS | Fujifilm 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 |
| Pricing at launch | $175 | $900 |