Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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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 SP-565UZ 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
- Revealed February 2011
- Additionally Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Olympus SP-565UZ
ELPH 500 HS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
SP-565UZ | ELPH 500 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ
ELPH 500 HS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the SP-565UZ.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and SP-565UZ.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 500 HS to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 500 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-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 SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 413g (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 30 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 68 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $175 | $400 |