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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 15 months before the TG-1 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 ELPH 500 HS TG-1 iHS 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 TG-1 iHS ELPH 500 HS 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2011Fresher by 15 months
Screen resolution610k461kSharper screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 ELPH 500 HS TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features physical dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the TG-1 iHS.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
64
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
37
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon ELPH 500 HSOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Otherwise known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-02-07 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $175 $399