- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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24.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Canon ELPH 500 HS advantages over Olympus SZ-31MR
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Less expensive
$300 vs
$400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.54
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/3.0
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Thinner
25 mm
vs
39 mm
Thinner
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Longer exposure
15
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Olympus SZ-31MR advantages over Canon ELPH 500 HS
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More telephoto lens reach
600 mm
vs
105 mm
Capture objects farther away
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More dots on screen
920k
vs
461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
16.0
vs
12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps
vs
1.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Review Excerpt
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Backlit sensor; High Resolution screen; Touchscreen interface; 24mm equivalent wide-angle zoom; Full HD video.
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Below-average battery life; Touchscreen requires more pressure than cell phones; Zoom toggle difficult to use; Soft corners and moderate chromatic aberration.
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Read our Canon ELPH 500 HS Express Review
The Competition
Compared to Canon SD4000 IS
Canon
ELPH 500 HS
Canon
SD4000 IS
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Less expensive
-
Shoots 24p video
Olympus
SZ-31MR
Canon
SD4000 IS
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Bigger pixels
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Larger lens aperture
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX700
Canon
ELPH 500 HS
Panasonic
DMC-FX700
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Less expensive
-
Shoots 24p video
Olympus
SZ-31MR
Panasonic
DMC-FX700
Compared to Olympus SZ-30MR
Canon
ELPH 500 HS
Olympus
SZ-30MR
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Olympus
SZ-31MR
Olympus
SZ-30MR
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More dots on screen
-
Shoots 60p video
Compared to Olympus TG-1
Canon
ELPH 500 HS
Olympus
TG-1
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Less expensive
-
Shoots 24p video
Olympus
SZ-31MR
Olympus
TG-1
Compared to Olympus SZ-15
Canon
ELPH 500 HS
Olympus
SZ-15
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Bigger pixels
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Larger lens aperture
Olympus
SZ-31MR
Olympus
SZ-15
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More dots on screen
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Shoots 1080p video
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Less expensive
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Bigger JPEG buffer