Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS and Casio EXILIM EX-ZR15

Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS and Casio EXILIM EX-ZR15 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS ×
Casio EXILIM EX-ZR15 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot ELPH 500 HSCasio EXILIM EX-ZR15
BrandCanonCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberELPH 500 HSEX-ZR15
Alternate model number(s)
  • ixus 310 hs
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Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)101102
Width (mm)2527
Height (mm)5559
Weight (g)186176
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116.1
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)1.541.34
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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.6-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 224x160
  • 512x384
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)MOV format, H.264/AVC, IMA-ADPCM (stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens7 lenses in 8 groups, including aspherical lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 105.0028.00 - 196.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.005.00 - 35.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.47
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.500.11 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)52
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 502 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face DetectionContrast Detection: Intelligent, Spot, 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)461,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto wb
  • day white fluorescent
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • manual wb
  • overcast
  • shade
  • 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)Multi pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
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 LightBlurred Background, Wide Shot, HDR, HDR-Art, Multi Frame SR Zoom
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • 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--
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--
Connections (extended)
  • mini-hdmi
  • 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)180325
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LProprietary NP-110
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-110 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 featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, 3.2" Touchscreen LCD, Full 1080p HD movies, HDMI output. Available in silverSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, Premium Auto, Slide Panorama, High-speed Movies, HDR/HDR-Art



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