Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the S95 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 3 months later than the S95 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the S95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot S95. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon S95 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon S95 has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the S95.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and S95 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and S95.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon ELPH 500 HS will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.