Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon D30

Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon D30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the D30 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the D30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the D30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot D30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon D30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers external 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 D30 has proportions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the D30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and D30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and D30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.