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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm X10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Fujifilm X10

 ELPH 500 HS Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimensions3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 Fujifilm X10 ELPH 500 HS 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2011More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X10

 ELPH 500 HS Fujifilm X10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outside 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 Fujifilm X10 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm X10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the Fujifilm X10.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X10 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X10.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm X10 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (350g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
64
features touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
good battery power (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (350g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
40
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging features
37
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (350g)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon ELPH 500 HSFujifilm X10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Fujifilm X10
Also Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2012-07-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.8"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.41 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 245
Other
Battery life 180 shots 270 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $175 $600