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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 5 months before the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Samsung WB210

 ELPH 500 HS WB210 
Display resolution461k1kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 WB210 ELPH 500 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung WB210

 ELPH 500 HS WB210 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has physical dimensions 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 Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the WB210.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and WB210.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB210
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
64
has touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung WB210
 Canon ELPH 500 HSSamsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Samsung WB210
Also called as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-07 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $175 $279