Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD1300 IS

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 13 months later than the SD1300 IS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the SD1300 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Canon SD1300 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SD1300 IS has measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD1300 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the SD1300 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and SD1300 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and SD1300 IS.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 500 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.