Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD4500 IS

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 5 months prior to the SD4500 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the SD4500 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers physical 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) while the Canon SD4500 IS has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon SD4500 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the SD4500 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and SD4500 IS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and SD4500 IS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 500 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.