Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S100

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the S100 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and S100 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 10 months before the S100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the S100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot S100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon S100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the S100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and S100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and S100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 500 HS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.