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 Screen size | 3.2 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 12.1 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CMOS |
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| Sensor size | 0.24 in |
| Effective pixels | 12.1 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | DIGIC 4 |
| Optical zoom | 4.4 x |
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| Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 2 |
| Maximum aperture | 5.8 |
| Focal length equiv | 24 - 105 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto |
| Contrast adjustment | yes |
| Saturation adjustment | yes |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) points selection |
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| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
| Macro focus range | 1.18 in |
| Number of focus points | 9 |
| Image stabiliser | Optical |
| Filter thread | no |
| Shooting modes |
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| Camera shutter type |
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| Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | no |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Auto exposure lock | yes |
| Continuous shooting | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes |
| WB Bracketing | No |
| Subject / scene modes | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 5 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Continuous drive | 3.4 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | no |
| Self-timer options |
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| Face detection | yes |
| Built-in microphone | yes |
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| Microphone type | Stereo |
| Voice recording | yes |
| Weight | 4.94 oz |
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| Width | 3.98 in |
| Height | 2.18 in |
| Depth | 1.0 in |
| Power source type | AC |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA) | 180 |
| Battery life (max) | 4.0 h |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Rechargeable battery | yes |
| Battery level indicator | yes |
| AC adapter included | no |
| On/off switch | yes |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| GPS | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no |
| Retracted optics (even in power-on mode) | no |
| Languages support |
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| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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| Image editing modes |
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| ISO |
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| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 3200 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPG |
| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Optical |
| Supported aspect ratios |
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| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 3.2 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 461000 |
| Touch screen | yes |
| Field of view | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Second display | no |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats |
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| Analog signal format system |
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| Camera playback |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 24.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 30.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
| Body type | Compact |
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| Colour of product |
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| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Camera file system | Exif 2.3 |
| mini connector | yes |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB connector type | Mini-USB B |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| DC-in jack | yes |
| Remote control | No |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Bluetooth | no |
| AV output | yes |
Canon ELPH 500 HS is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3
IntroQualitySamplesVerdictIntro Announced in February 2011, the Canon IXUS 310 HS, (or PowerShot ELPH 500 HS as it’s known in North America) is Canon’s latest touch-screen compact. This is the first touch-screen model to carry the HS suffix, which stands for High Sensitivity and provides superior low-light shooting performance using a back-illuminated 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor.…
We love the touchscreen-controlled Elph 500 HS's image quality, ultra-wide-angle-lens, and range of shooting modes. We're not so fond of its battery life and UI for manual controls.
Daniel Bell reviews the IXUS 310 HS, a premium digital compact camera from Canon with a fast lens for low light photography and full HD video recording.
A slimline digicam with a large, high-resolution touch-screen, plenty of manual controls for still photography and support for Full HD video recording.Essentially an update to the Ixus 300 HS, Canon's new 12.1-megapixel Ixus 310 HS provides a slightly higher-resolution sensor, a wider zoom range and a larger LCD monitor with higher resolution and a widescreen aspect ratio. Canon has also improved the new camera's video capabilities by adding Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) recording at 24 fps to the previous model's 720p capabilities.
Review posted 03/25/2011Quick TakeProsAwesome build qualityDurable, and super slim metal exteriorMetal Tripod mountOutstanding image qualityFast shooting performanceLoads of useful still and video shooting modesGreat HD video qualityOutstanding high ISO performance3 stylish colors (Brown, Pink, Silver)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS 12 Megapixel Digital Camera -
If you're looking for a touchscreen camera, the Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS is one of the best point-and-shoot options. Due to the touchscreen, however, the Elph 500 HS acts more like a phone than a traditional camera.
The new Canon IXUS 310 HS / PowerShot ELPH 500 HS is an impressive compact camera, on paper at least. It offers the usual IXUS style, a 3.2 inch touchscreen LCD, 12 megapixel back-illuminated sensor, fast f/2.0, wide-angle 4.4x lens, and full 1080p HD movies. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 310 HS review to find out if it can live up to its eye-catching headline specifications.
The new Canon IXUS 310 HS / PowerShot ELPH 500 HS is an impressive compact camera, on paper at least. It offers the usual IXUS style, a 3.2 inch touchscreen LCD, 12 megapixel back-illuminated sensor, fast f/2.0, wide-angle 4.4x lens, and full 1080p HD movies. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 310 HS review to find out if it can live up to its eye-catching headline specifications.
If you are looking for a snappy little camera for all sorts of shooting situations, Canon's new IXUS 310 HS definitely fits the bill. But with only a 4.4x optical zoom, is it worth tearing a hole in your pockets?
Canon ELPH 500 HS review, find out how the ELPH 500 HS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
If you're looking for a touchscreen camera, the Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS is one of the best point-and-shoot options. Due to the touchscreen, however, the Elph 500 HS acts more like a phone than a traditional camera.
Review posted 03/25/2011Quick TakeProsAwesome build qualityDurable, and super slim metal exteriorMetal Tripod mountOutstanding image qualityFast shooting performanceLoads of useful still and video shooting modesGreat HD video qualityOutstanding high ISO performance3 stylish colors (Brown, Pink, Silver)
The new Canon IXUS 500 HS adds a long zoom lens to the style-conscious IXUS range of compact cameras. Also known as the ELPH 520 HS, the Canon IXUS 500 HS boasts a wide-angle 12x zoom, 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, 3 inch LCD screen and full 1080p HD movies. Is this the right travel-zoom camera for you? Find out in our in-depth Canon IXUS 500 HS review, complete with full-size sample images and video.
