Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 330 HS

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon ELPH 330 HS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 24 months before the ELPH 330 HS making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the ELPH 330 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has external measurements 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 ELPH 330 HS has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the ELPH 330 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and ELPH 330 HS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and ELPH 330 HS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.