Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 12 months prior to the ELPH 530 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the ELPH 530 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outer 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 530 HS has dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the ELPH 530 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and ELPH 530 HS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and ELPH 530 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 500 HS to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.