Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G11

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the G11 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 14 months later than the G11 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the G11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot G11. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon G11 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon G11 has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the G11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and G11 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and G11.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon ELPH 500 HS will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 500 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.