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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Samsung TL100

 ELPH 500 HS TL100 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 TL100 ELPH 500 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung TL100

 ELPH 500 HS TL100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the TL100.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and TL100.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 500 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL100
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography information
Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
64
has touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
49
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
40
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
37
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
26
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung TL100
 Canon ELPH 500 HSSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Samsung TL100
Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $175 $22