Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX130 IS

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon SX130 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 6 months after the SX130 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the SX130 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon SX130 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SX130 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Canon SX130 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the SX130 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and SX130 IS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and SX130 IS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.