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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Fujifilm X20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Fujifilm X20

 ELPH 500 HS Fujifilm X20 
Screen sizing3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 Fujifilm X20 ELPH 500 HS 
RevealedApril 2013February 2011More 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 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (270 shots)
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
64
features focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
good battery (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
40
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
37
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon ELPH 500 HSFujifilm X20
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