Testseek.co.uk have collected 66 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS.
March 2011
(76%)
66 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
21 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
3.2-inch touchscreen with good UI
Fun shooting modes
Including 240fps video capture
F2.0 lens with aperture priority mode
Very good image and video quality
Highly attractive design
Good low-light performance
1080p movie capture
High-speed video mode
Large LCD screen
Sleek looks
High image quality
Fast shooting capability
Touchscreen interface
Large screen
Better than expected noise-free results at higher light sensitivity settings
Decent build quality
Excellent build quality
Full HD movies
HDMI connectivity
Impressive low light performance
Good image quality
Good build quality
Nice touchscreen interface
Customisable directaccess 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
Large high quality touch screen
Good low light performance
Full HD video with stereo sound
The editors didn't like
Touchscreen menus add a few steps
Subpar battery life
Expensive for a compact camera
Limited choice of colours
Zoom could be longer
Touchscreen control takes some getting used to
And you're paying a slight premium over similar spec models because of it
Touch screen controls can prove fiddly at times
Images tend to be soft overall
Price is a little high
Handling could be better (the camera's shape makes it slide out of your hands)
Lens lacks consistency at wideangle settings at maximum aperture
Noise from the optical zoom is picked up in videos
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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 supe...
Good build quality, nice touchscreen interface, Customisable directaccess 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
Handling could be better (the camera's shape makes it slide out of your hands), Lens lacks consistency at wideangle settings at maximum aperture, Noise from the optical zoom is picked up in videos, Poor battery life (180 photos)
The Canon Ixus 310 HS is like an updated Ixus 300 HS with the touchscreen interface of the Ixus 210. However, it's an improvement on both models thanks to its nice new lens. Although it's not an exceptional camera in any field, the Canon Ixus 310 HS is...
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Published: 2011-06-03, Author: Tim , review by: macworld.co.uk
3.2-inch touchscreen with good UI; Fun shooting modes, including 240fps video capture; F2.0 lens with aperture priority mode; Very good image and video quality
Touchscreen menus add a few steps; Subpar battery life
The Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS is essentially a touchscreen-operated version of another very good Canon camera, the PowerShot SD4000 IS, with a few extras added.Thanks to its standout image quality, versatile shooting features, well-done UI, and bright F...
The Canon IXUS 310 HS is a high quality digital camera. It gets just about everything right. The IXUS 310 HS scores very highly for picture quality, build quality and ease of use when it comes to touch control. If you are looking for a touch controlle...
Large screen, better than expected noise-free results at higher light sensitivity settings, decent build quality
Touchscreen control takes some getting used to, and you're paying a slight premium over similar spec models because of it
Great image quality from this touch screen model indicates that here substance has triumphed over style for Canon. The touch screen takes a period of familiarisation however and at times we found ourselves wishing for more dedicated physical controlsKe...
Large high quality touch screen, Good image quality, Good low light performance, Full HD video with stereo sound
Some fiddly touchscreen controls, No physical controls to fall back on, Somewhat difficult to grip
A press of the power button and, provided date and time have already been set, at just over a second the camera is ready for action. A half press of the shutter release button and, after the briefest of pauses, focus and exposure are determined, the camer...
highly attractive design; good low-light performance; 1080p movie capture; high-speed video mode; large LCD screen
Expensive for a compact camera; limited choice of colours
The Canon IXUS 310 HS needn't get by on its pretty looks alone, thanks to some powerful technology and impressive performance. The camera's high price may prevent it from attaining a broad appeal, though....
