Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon M200

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon M200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and M200 (24MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and M200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 9 years before the M200 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 500 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the M200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon EOS M200. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon M200 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon M200 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the M200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and M200 is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and M200.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 500 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon M200 will resolve greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.