Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS (Brown)
The touch-screen controls keep the Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS from being a lower-cost PowerShot S95 alternative for enthusiasts, but its otherwise a very good ultracompact.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: 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.
The Bad: The 500 HS's touch interface is potentially frustrating and its shooting performance is a little slow.
The Bottom Line: The touch-screen controls keep the Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS from being a lower-cost PowerShot S95 alternative for enthusiasts, but its otherwise a very good ultracompact.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 986 reviews of Canon PowerShot S300 / Digital IXUS 300 / IXY Digital 300 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 668630 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 81/100 = Very Good.
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t3.com
Review Summary: Hands-on pictures: Canon add high sensitivity to IXUS 300 HS
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tech2.in.com
Review Summary: Finding a camera to fit your budget and needs isn't getting any easier. There are a lot of choices and that's only part of the problem – it's difficult to find the camera to fit your budget. To add to their expanse of cameras in every category, Canon...
The Verdict: Priced at Rs. 24,995, it’s an extremely expensive point and shoot camera. If you're looking for something really compact and at the same time sturdy and captures decent images, then the IXUS 300 HS is a model worth considering.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Canon IXUS 300 HS is a digital camera in the vein of Samsung's EX1, with a fast, high quality lens and manual controls for advanced users. It hand...
The Verdict: The Canon IXUS 300 HS digital camera has a fast lens and good high ISO detail, making it an excellent choice for anyone shooting in low-light places like clubs or parties. It is expensive though, and the control layout is not intuitive.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The Canon IXUS 300 IS digital camera is somewhat confusing: the HS at the end of its name denotes neither high speed nor high sensitivity. However, it supports both high-speed video capture and has a high sensitivity lens that allows it to take photos...
The Verdict: Canon Ixus cameras have become a benchmark for compact cameras. The Canon IXUS 300 IS is no exception. It delivers clean and clear images and video footage across a range of shooting and light conditions and is a joy to use. With some fun functions to...
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photographymonthly.com
Review Summary: Introducing the new Canon IXUS 300 HS
The Verdict: The IXUS 300 HS is the first model to feature Canon's new HS System, combining a high-sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor with fast DIGIC 4 processing for enhanced low light performance and high-speed shooting. A bright, f/2.0 wide-angle lens...
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: Beauty, Brains And Brawn The IXUS 300 has a 3x optical zoom, 7.5x interpolated digital zoom and a 2.1-megapixel CCD tucked inside its polished stainless steel frame. Although it weighs a...
The Verdict: Compact, well balanced and good looking to boot.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Canon's tiny Digital Elph proves that good things can come in small packages.
The Verdict: Anyone who travels frequently or who just wants a camera with them at all times should consider the PowerShot S300 Digital Elph. Occasional photographers should find it easy enough to use, yet it's also likely to attract the eye of hard-core digital...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: WHAT'S HOT: A brushed-metal stainless steel case, finely designed controls, and 3X zoom lens, all in a pocket-size package, make the PowerShot S300 a small jewel of a camera. An upgrade of the S100, it adds the capability to capture short video clips...
The Verdict: Canon includes an ample, though not outstanding, software bundle. In addition to the capable ArcSoft image editing package, Canon includes an image management utility, a handy image downloader, and the unexpectedly easy-to-use photo stitcher
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pcworld.com
The Verdict: Anyone who carries a camera at all times should consider the tiny PowerShot S300 Digital Elph. Novices will find it easy enough to use, yet it's also likely to interest hard-core digital shooters.
Price Range: $169.88 - $329.99
- Canon
- 5130B001AA
General
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Product TypeDigital camera - Compact
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Enclosure ColorBrown
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Resolution12.1 megapixels
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Optical Sensor TypeCMOS
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Total Pixels12,800,000 pixels
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Effective Sensor Resolution12,100,000 pixels
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Optical Sensor Size1/2.3"
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Digital Zoom4 x
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Image ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Image StabilizerOptical
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Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty9
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Digital Video FormatMOV, iFrame, H.264
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Image Recording FormatJPEG
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Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
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AV InterfacesHDMI, Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
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Light SensitivityISO 3200, ISO 1600, ISO 800, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO auto
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Exposure MeteringEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
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Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
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Shooting ProgramsHandheld night shot, Snow, Beach, Foliage, Kids & pets, Low light, Fireworks, Movie digest, Hi-speed burst, Portrait mode
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Special EffectsMiniature, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Posterization, Toy camera, Vivid, Fisheye, Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Darker Skin Tone, Lighter Skin Tone, Monochrome, Color Accent, Color Swap, Custom Effect
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets, Custom
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White Balance PresetsDaylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent, Cloudy
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Max Shutter Speed1/1600 sec
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Min Shutter Speed15 sec
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Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
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Type4.4 x x Zoom lens - 4.3 mm - 18.8 mm - F/2.0-5.8
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera24 - 105 mm
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Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
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Min Focus Range2 in
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Macro Focus Range1 in - 19.7 in
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Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
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Lens Construction6 groups / 7 elements
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FeaturesUA lens, Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Camera Flash
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Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
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Flash ModesFill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
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FeaturesAF illuminator
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Effective Flash Range1.6 ft - 16.4 ft
Additional Features
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Continuous Shooting Speed8.2 frames per second (3Mpix), 3.4 frames per second
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Self Timer Delay2 sec, 10 sec
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Additional FeaturesHS System, Display brightness control, In-camera red-eye fix, Scene Detection Technology, Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Smart Flash Exposure, Wink Self-timer, I-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, Face Detection Self-timer, Smile Detection technology, Exif Print support, AF lock, DPOF support, RGB primary color filter, Safety zoom, Digital tele-converter, FE lock, Smile Detection Auto Shutter, AE lock, Touch-screen control, Histogram display, Camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, 1080p Full HD movie recording, USB 2.0 compatibility, Direct print
Display
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Type3.2 in LCD display
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Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Microphone
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Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
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Connector Type1 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HDMI output
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Memory Card SlotSD card
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeNone
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Operating System SupportApple Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.6, MS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows Vista SP1, MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista SP2
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Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
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Microsoft CertificationsCompatible with Windows 7
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Included AccessoriesBattery charger, USB cable, Wrist strap, Audio / video cable
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Body MaterialStainless steel
Software
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SoftwareCanon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon PhotoStitch, Drivers & Utilities, Canon ImageBrowser
Battery
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Supported BatteryCanon NB-6L
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
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Supported Memory CardsSDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus, SDXC Memory Card
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Image StorageJPEG 4000 x 3000, JPEG 4000 x 2248, JPEG 4000 x 2664, JPEG 2816 x 2112, JPEG 2816 x 1880, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1600 x 1064, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 640 x 360, JPEG 640 x 424, JPEG 2992 x 2992, JPEG 2112 x 2112, JPEG 1200 x 1200, JPEG 480 x 480
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Video CaptureMOV - 1920 x 1080, MOV - 1280 x 720, MOV - 640 x 480, MOV - 640 x 480, MOV - 320 x 240, MOV - 320 x 240
Dimensions & Weight
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Width4 in
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Depth1 in
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Height2.2 in
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Weight6.5 oz
Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature32 °F
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Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support1 year warranty
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Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - 1 year
Main Features
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Image stabilizer featureOptical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
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