Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-Z90

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 18 months later than the EX-Z90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the EX-Z90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-Z90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the EX-Z90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and EX-Z90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and EX-Z90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 500 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.