Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6
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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 Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Other Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Announced February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Ricoh WG-6
ELPH 500 HS | WG-6 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
WG-6 | ELPH 500 HS | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 85 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Ricoh WG-6
ELPH 500 HS | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera plus 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 ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the WG-6.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and WG-6.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait 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 Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Ricoh WG-6 |
Also called | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840x2160 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 246g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 340 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $175 | $271 |