Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS and Olympus VH-210

Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS and Olympus VH-210 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS ×
Olympus VH-210 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot ELPH 500 HSOlympus VH-210
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberELPH 500 HSVH-210
Alternate model number(s)
  • ixus 310 hs
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Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)101101
Width (mm)2521
Height (mm)5560
Weight (g)186138
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.44
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.60.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 105.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.45
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.500.15 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)560
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 50-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face DetectionCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesMovie Digest, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low LightScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • smart flash
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 - 16 ft. (50cm - 5.0m) (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (50cm - 2.0m) (T)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-34
Included memory type-Internal
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+-
Connections (extended)
  • mini-hdmi
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
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)1.60.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-200
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)180-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, 3.2" Touchscreen LCD, Full 1080p HD movies, HDMI output. Available in silverDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking, Shadow Adjustment, 3D Red & Cyan, USB Charging



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