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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 22 months prior to the EX2F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Samsung EX2F

 ELPH 500 HS EX2F 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 EX2F ELPH 500 HS 
IntroducedDecember 2012February 2011More modern by 22 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung EX2F

 ELPH 500 HS EX2F 

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the EX2F.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and EX2F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The ELPH 500 HS has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
64
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (294g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
40
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
37
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (294 grams)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon ELPH 500 HSSamsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Samsung EX2F
Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $175 $478