Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Casio EX-H30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 2 months later than the EX-H30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the EX-H30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio Exilim EX-H30. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Casio EX-H30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outer 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 Casio EX-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Casio EX-H30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the EX-H30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and EX-H30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and EX-H30.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.