Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47
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![Canon ELPH 500 HS front Canon ELPH 500 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-500-HS/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 500 HS was released 14 months after the FE-47 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Olympus FE-47. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Olympus FE-47
ELPH 500 HS | FE-47 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
FE-47 | ELPH 500 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus FE-47
ELPH 500 HS | FE-47 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Olympus FE-47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the FE-47.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-47-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and FE-47 is 94 and 93 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-47-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and FE-47.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 500 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-47-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-47-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Olympus FE-47 |
Alternate name | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $175 | $0 |