Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX240 HS

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX240 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 12 months earlier than the SX240 HS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the SX240 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features external 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) and the Canon SX240 HS has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the SX240 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and SX240 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and SX240 HS.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.