Rating 4.2 55 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
Imaging Resource
14 years ago

Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS

Pros : Backlit sensor; High Resolution screen; Touchscreen interface; 24mm equivalent wide-angle zoom; Full HD video.
Pros:
  • 12.1-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, Outstanding 3.2-inch LCD screen rated 461K dots, Compact size with 4.4x optical zoom lens, 24-105mm eq
  • lens is very wide with reasonable telephoto reach, Excellent low-light shooter, Optical image stabilization, Tack-sharp stills, Usable prints at all ISOs, Fun...
Cons:
  • Tiny
  • hard-edged zoom toggle switch
  • Below average battery life
  • Noticeable chromatic aberration
  • especially at wide angle
  • 24 fps videos a bit jerky
  • Mics exaggerate wind noise
  • LCD adjustment buried in menu system
  • Heavy softening in upper right corner at wide angle
  • Sluggish 1.6 fps burst mode at
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Amazon
14 years ago

Minature Marvel

This is the fourth Canon digital Ixus model I have bought, and each model gets better ! I was considering the Canon S95 for a while, and about to buy one, when this model was announced.
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Tech Advisor
14 years ago

Canon IXUS 310 HS review

Although the Canon IXUS 310 HS has very good image-capturing capabilities, it has some glaring negative points such as low battery life and average shooting speeds. I would suggest the Canon IXUS 220 HS instead, because of its slim form factor and superior night-time photography, and the fact that...
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Digital Camera Review
14 years ago

Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS Review

Manufacturers are scrambling to find a cure for a common point-and-shoot malady – noisy, blurred images in low light conditions. Does Canon manage to solve the low light problem with the 500 HS? Not quite, but there's still a lot to say for this little point-and-shoot.
Pros:
  • Fast f/2 lens
  • Good 1080 HD video
  • Very good low light performance
Cons:
  • Finicky touchscreen
  • Somewhat expensive
  • Bulkier
  • heavier than average
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D-Photo and The Photographer's Mail
14 years ago

Canon IXUS 310 HS Camera – Review

This sleek camera has lots of subtle yet superior differences from its predecessor, the IXUS 300 HS. For example, instead of a 28mm focal length, this has a wide 24mm. The touch-screen LCD, which almost fills the entire camera back, is slightly larger at 3.2 inches and pixels have increased from 10...
Pros:
  • Good low light shots
  • Easy to record movies
  • Close focusing range
Cons:
  • Short focal length
  • No camera body to grip
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Tech2
14 years ago

Canon IXUS 310 HS compact camera

Canon has been at the forefront of camera manufacturing for a long time. They have excelled in manufacturing cameras in compact, prosumer and DSLR segments. They are the company that have been paving the way for innovation in camera technology and continue to set the standard.
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CNET
14 years ago

Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS

The Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS is the more stylish Elph version of the PowerShot S95 enthusiast compact. The 500 HS has a similar lens with a bright f2.0 maximum aperture and semimanual shooting modes. It also has the company's HS (high-sensitivity) system for improved low-light photos.
Pros:
  • The Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS has a nice f2.0 ultrawide-angle lens
  • excellent photo quality for its class and a nice mix of shooting modes
Cons:
  • The 500 HS's touch interface is potentially frustrating and its shooting performance is a little slow
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DigitalVersus
14 years ago

Canon Ixus 310 HS

Last year, Canon launched its first Ixus 'HS' camera, complete with backlit CMOS sensor for high sensitivity shooting and decent performances.
Pros:
  • Good build quality
  • nice touchscreen interface
  • Customisable direct-access options on the touchscreen
  • Noise handled well up to 800 ISO
  • Decent lens
  • good performance at telephoto settings
  • 1080p HD video
  • stereo sound
  • optical zoom
Cons:
  • Handling could be better (the camera's shape makes it slide out of your hands
  • Lens lacks consistency at wide-angle settings at maximum aperture
  • Noise from the optical zoom is picked up in videos
  • Poor battery life (180 photos
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Cameras
15 years ago

Canon IXUS 310 HS

The Canon IXUS 310 HS is a high quality, touch controlled digital camera. It is small enough to slip into most pockets. There is a lot to like about this camera. You will be able to take good quality snapshots and the camera appears to be well made with a good build quality.
Pros:
  • Stylish design
  • movie mode
  • picture quality
  • build quality
  • LCD screen
Cons:
  • Shutter delay with flash
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Newegg
15 years ago

An Amazing Camera

-Touchscreen interface - While I personally enjoy it, it won't be for everyone. There is a slight learning curve involved, but it is relatively intuitive.
Pros:
  • I've been using this camera for a little over a week now and I must say that the overall build and quality of the images/video this camera produces is astonishing
Cons:
  • -Battery Life can be short
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