Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon EOS M10

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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon EOS M10

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon ELPH 500 HS Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon ELPH 500 HS advantages over Canon EOS M10

Less expensive
$300 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~1.90 vs 2.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Thinner
25 mm vs 35 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
186g vs 301g
Lighter weight
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Canon ELPH 500 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

255 vs 180 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Newer
8 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1040k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.34 vs 0.49 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
18.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
4.6 fps vs 1.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Backlit sensor; High Resolution screen; Touchscreen interface; 24mm equivalent wide-angle zoom; Full HD video.
Below-average battery life; Touchscreen requires more pressure than cell phones; Zoom toggle difficult to use; Soft corners and moderate chromatic aberration.
Read our Canon ELPH 500 HS Express Review

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
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The Competition

Compared to Canon SD4000 IS

Canon ELPH 500 HS

Canon SD4000 IS

$246
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$288
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS

Canon EOS M10

Canon SD4000 IS

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$288
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX700

Canon ELPH 500 HS

Panasonic DMC-FX700

$246
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$204
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FX700

Canon EOS M10

Panasonic DMC-FX700

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$204
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Panasonic DMC-FX700

Compared to Olympus TG-1

Canon ELPH 500 HS

Olympus TG-1

$246
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$400
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Fast startup

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1

Canon EOS M10

Olympus TG-1

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

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Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon ELPH 500 HS

Fujifilm X-M1

$246
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Canon ELPH 500 HS

Fujifilm X-A1

$246
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X-A1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-A1

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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