Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX210 IS

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX210 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 8 months after the SX210 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the SX210 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got outside measurements 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 SX210 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the SX210 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and SX210 IS is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and SX210 IS.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 500 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.