Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-340
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-340 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
- Released February 2011
- Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ELPH 500 HS was launched 11 months earlier than the VR-340 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the VR-340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Olympus VR-340
ELPH 500 HS | VR-340 | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
VR-340 | ELPH 500 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus VR-340
ELPH 500 HS | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the VR-340.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and VR-340.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Olympus VR-340 |
Alternate name | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT Color 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 | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $175 | $130 |