Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G16

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the G16 (12MP) is very comparable but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 3 years earlier than the G16 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the G16 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot G16. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon G16 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features outside dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon G16 has sizing of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the G16.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and G16 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and G16.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The ELPH 500 HS has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.