Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon G9 X II

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon G9 X II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and G9 X II (20MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and G9 X II (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 6 years before the G9 X II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the G9 X II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Canon G9 X II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider 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") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon G9 X II has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon G9 X II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the G9 X II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and G9 X II is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and G9 X II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon G9 X II will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.