- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Leica M10
M10 vs M11 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | ELPH 500 HS | M11 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | IXUS 310 HS | |
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Rangefinder |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $299.99 | $8995.00 |
Street Price: | $246.05 | |
Date Available: | 2011-03-30 | TBD |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
6.6 oz
(186 g)
includes batteries |
22.6 oz
(640 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.0 x
2.2 x
1.0 in. (101 x 55 x 25 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 39 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 60.3 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 864mm2 (36mm x 24mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 3.76 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 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), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 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), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
9528 x 6328
(60.3 MP,
Other), 7416 x 4928 (36.5 MP, 3:2), 5272 x 3498 (18.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.6 | 4.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/6/3/1.5) 640x480 (30/120/6/3/1.5) 320x240 (30/240) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Leica M bayonet |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 105mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 18.8mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.40x | |
Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (W) - f/5.8 (T) | Varies with lens used |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
50 cm 1.2 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection | N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.73x magnification; Optional Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 461,000 dots | 2,332,800 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 50000 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, ISO 64 to 50,000 in 1/3 EV steps from ISO 100 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom | Automatic (Auto), Default (Daylight - 5200 K, Cloudy - 6100 K, Shadow - 6600 K, Tungsten - 2950 K, HMI - 5700 K, Fluorescent (warm) - 3650 K, Fluorescent (cool) - 5800 K, Flash - 6600 K), manual metering (Gray card), manual color temperature setting (Color Temperature, 2000 K to 11,500 K) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 15 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center) | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Creative Light Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks | |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Custom seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Smart Flash | Centre-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, SF 40, SF 58, SF 60, SF 64), or flash units compatible with the system with SCA3502 M5 adapter |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 16 ft. (50cm - 5.0m) (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (50cm - 2.0m) (T) | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe with additional contacts for Leica Visoflex viewfinder |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 64,000.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal storage (64GB) | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 1.1,USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Threaded cable release or Wi-Fi | |
Connections (extended): | Mini-HDMI | USB Type-C |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.96 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.6 | 4.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.50 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.68 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.082 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 6.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-6L | Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh Lithium-ion rechargea |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon Software Suite CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, 3.2" Touchscreen LCD, Full 1080p HD movies, HDMI output. Available in silver, brown and pink. |