Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-ZR100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 5 months before the EX-ZR100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the EX-ZR100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features physical dimensions 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-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Casio EX-ZR100 in the new 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. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the EX-ZR100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and EX-ZR100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and EX-ZR100.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.