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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 13 months later than the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Pentax I-10

 ELPH 500 HS I-10 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 I-10 ELPH 500 HS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Pentax I-10

 ELPH 500 HS I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with physical 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 Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the I-10.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and I-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 500 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
64
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
37
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Pentax I-10
 Canon ELPH 500 HSPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Pentax Optio I-10
Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Prime
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech 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 rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $175 $310