Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS and Leica D-LUX 4

Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS and Leica D-LUX 4 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica D-LUX 4 ×
Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS ×
General
ModelLeica D-LUX 4Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS
BrandLeicaCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD-LUX 4ELPH 500 HS
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ixus 310 hs
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)109101
Width (mm)2725
Height (mm)6055
Weight (g)228186
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
Sensor format1/1.63 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)46.2428.07
Sensor width (mm)7.856.17
Sensor height (mm)5.894.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.981.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON, 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 60.0024.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.54.4
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.17 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeMulti-area with face detection and trackingContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • flash
  • halogen
  • overcast sky
  • shade
  • sun
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Portrait, Night Lanscaspe, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st /2nd shutter curtain
  • auto
  • auto+anti-red-eye
  • flash always
  • flash off
  • long-time synchro+anti-red-eye
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • smart flash
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto)Auto ISO: 1.6 - 16 ft. (50cm - 5.0m) (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (50cm - 2.0m) (T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Included memory (MB)50-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
1↑Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.96
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.5
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.08
Startup time (s)-1.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380180
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-6L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, 3.2" Touchscreen LCD, Full 1080p HD movies, HDMI output. Available in silver



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