Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S200

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the S200 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and S200 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 4 years prior to the S200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the S200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon PowerShot S200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Canon S200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon S200 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the S200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and S200 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and S200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 500 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon ELPH 500 HS will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.