Canon ELPH 500


ELPH 500
IXUS 310
4000 x 3000

4.4x optical zoom

3.2" lcd viewer

SD[HC][XC], [HC]MMC[+]

NB-6L Li-ion

Canon ELPH 500 review summary


camera date	Mar 11
pixels / class	12M	compact digital camera

overall rating		9 reviews
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Canon ELPH 500 specifications

lens / zoom	24mm - 105mm (4.4x) (dig: 4x)
focus / macro	auto / 3cm
metering mode	evaluative, center-weighted, spot
aperture	auto / F2.0 W / F5.8 T
white balance	auto, 5 presets, custom
shutter	auto / 15s - 1/1600s
exposure	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	internal - 4 modes, red eye reduction, slow sync / 0.5m - 5m (iso auto)
viewfinder	lcd screen
iso ratings	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
image size	4000x3000, 2816x2112, 1600x1200, 640x480/ [16:9] 4000x2248, 2816x1584, 1920x1080, 640x360 / [3:2] 4000x2664, 2816x1880, 1600x1064, 640x424 [1:1] 2992, 2112, 1200, 480
image format	jpeg (exif 2.3)
image compr.	fine, normal
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 2s, 10s
video options	H264, with sound - 1920x1080 (24 fps); 1280x720 (30 fps); 640x480 (30 fps, 120 fps); 320x240 (30fps, 240 fps)
audio options	mono
connectivity	usb 2.0 HS; A/V (NTSC/PAL), HDMI
storage	SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus , HC MMCplus
platform
extra features	optical image stabilizer histogram display PictBridge compatible


Canon ELPH 500 links







Reviews for novices and shutterbugs
04Aug11	Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 at Imaging-resource
12Jun11	Canon ELPH 500 / IXUS 310 HS at CameraLabs
26May11	Canon IXUS 310 HS review at techradar
17May11	Canon IXUS 310 HS review at ePHOTOzine
01Apr11	Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 at DigitalCameraInfo
31Mar11	Canon IXUS 310 HS review at PhotographyBLOG
26Mar11	Canon IXUS 310 HS review at Steves-digicams
24Mar11	Canon IXUS 310 HS review at TrustedReviews
22Mar11	Canon IXUS 310 HS review at PhotoReview



News, guides, hints & tips
17Mar11	Canon IXUS 310 HS press summary

Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Canon Talk Forum
	imaging-resource.com Canon Forum
	steves-digicams.com Canon Forum
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Canon ELPH 500 / IXUS 310 announcement clippings

The inclusion of the HS System enables the IXUS 310 HS to offer leading performance. The high-sensitivity 12.1Megapixel CMOS sensor combines with Canon's DIGIC 4 image processor to form the HS System and realise the highest possible image quality, capturing images with significantly less noise in all conditions. Dynamic range is improved and users are able to capture sharp, blur-free shots of scenes in low light that would usually demand flash support.

The IXUS 310 HS features a genuine Canon 24mm, ultra-wide angle, 4.4x optical zoom lens with a bright f/2.0 maximum aperture. As well as providing greater shooting flexibility, the lens design enables faster shutter speeds to be used, capturing the maximum amount of ambient light for well exposed, natural shots. Users can also shoot with a shallower depth of field than most other compact cameras for more engaging portraits and creative macro shots. A 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer steadies the light passing through the lens elements, counteracting shake and image blur that can occur when shooting with slower shutter speeds or at the telephoto-end of the zoom.

Working together, the HS System, the f/2.0 lens and the advanced optical Image Stabilizer become the ultimate tool for sharper and clearer image results in all lighting conditions – especially in low light situations.