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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 19 months after the S1000pj making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the S1000pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Nikon S1000pj

 ELPH 500 HS S1000pj 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2009More modern by 19 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 S1000pj ELPH 500 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon S1000pj

 ELPH 500 HS S1000pj 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Nikon S1000pj in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the S1000pj.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and S1000pj is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and S1000pj.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern ELPH 500 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography info
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
64
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging details
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon ELPH 500 HSNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Alternate name IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $175 $289