Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 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
- Launched February 2011
- Alternate Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
- Later Model is Fujifilm X30
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is relatively close but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ELPH 500 HS was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the Fujifilm X20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X20. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Fujifilm X20
ELPH 500 HS | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.4") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
Fujifilm X20 | ELPH 500 HS | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | February 2011 | More recent by 27 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X20
ELPH 500 HS | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with physical 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) and the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the Fujifilm X20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X20 is 94 and 83 respectively.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X20.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The older ELPH 500 HS will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Fujifilm X20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Fujifilm X20 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2013-04-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 85 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/1000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 353g (0.78 lbs) |
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 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 photos | 270 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $175 | $500 |