Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SX220 HS

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon SX220 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced within a month of the SX220 HS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the SX220 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Canon SX220 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SX220 HS has proportions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the SX220 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and SX220 HS is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and SX220 HS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.