Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon N Facebook ready side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 500 HS has external dimensions of 101 x 56 x 25 mm (3.98 x 2.2 x 0.98″) and weighs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz) (including batteries). Canon N Facebook ready has external dimensions of 79 x 60 x 29 mm (3.11 x 2.36 x 1.14″) and weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and the Canon N Facebook ready. Canon ELPH 500 HS is 4mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Canon N Facebook ready but it is also 22mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon N Facebook ready.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon N Facebook ready.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon ELPH 500 HS is 10g lighter than the Canon N Facebook ready but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon ELPH 500 HS (IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S) nor Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon ELPH 500 HS's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon N Facebook ready's 2.8" screen.