Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Below is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Casio EX-ZR1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 19 months prior to the EX-ZR1000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the EX-ZR1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Casio EX-ZR1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the EX-ZR1000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and EX-ZR1000.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.