Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX730 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 7 years earlier than the SX730 HS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the SX730 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has external dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX730 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the SX730 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and SX730 HS is 94 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and SX730 HS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to produce more detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.