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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Sony WX350

					

					

						
 ELPH 500 HS WX350 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

					

					

						
 WX350 ELPH 500 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony WX350

					

					

						
 ELPH 500 HS WX350 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has physical measurements 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 Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the WX350.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and WX350.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

						Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
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 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
36
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (180 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
52
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
64
 provides focus via touch
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (180 shots)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
72
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery pack (180 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
47
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no external mic support
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony WX350
 Canon ELPH 500 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also called IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 18 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 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots 470 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $175 $270