Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18
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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 Pentax RZ18 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
- Other Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 7 months before the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Pentax RZ18
ELPH 500 HS | RZ18 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
RZ18 | ELPH 500 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Pentax RZ18
ELPH 500 HS | RZ18 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera with 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the RZ18.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ18-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ18-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and RZ18.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ18-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ18-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 Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - |
Style 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $175 | $210 |