Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 5 months later than the EX-ZR10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the EX-ZR10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers physical measurements 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 Casio EX-ZR10 has measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Casio EX-ZR10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the EX-ZR10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and EX-ZR10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and EX-ZR10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.