Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Leica M8

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Leica M8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the M8 (10MP) is relatively close but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and M8 (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 3 years later than the M8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 500 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the M8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Leica M8. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Leica M8 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Leica M8 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 have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the M8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and M8 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and M8.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 500 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon ELPH 500 HS will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 500 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.