Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 7 months after the SD4000 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the SD4000 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4000 IS has measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon SD4000 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the SD4000 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and SD4000 IS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and SD4000 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 500 HS to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 500 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.