Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon A3100 IS

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon A3100 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the A3100 IS (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 14 months after the A3100 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the A3100 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon PowerShot A3100 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Canon A3100 IS Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with physical 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) and the Canon A3100 IS has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon A3100 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the A3100 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and A3100 IS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and A3100 IS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 500 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.