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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 6 months prior to the WB750 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the WB750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Samsung WB750

 ELPH 500 HS WB750 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 WB750 ELPH 500 HS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung WB750

 ELPH 500 HS WB750 
LaunchedFebruary 2011September 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the WB750.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and WB750 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and WB750.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB750 to deliver more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography details
Samsung WB750 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
64
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
good megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
37
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung WB750
 Canon ELPH 500 HSSamsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Samsung WB750
Otherwise known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-07 2011-09-01
Body design 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 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $175 $339