Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Leica M9

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Leica M9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and M9 (18MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and M9 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 18 months after the M9 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 500 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the M9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Leica M9. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Leica M9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has 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) and the Leica M9 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the M9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and M9 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and M9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 500 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Leica M9 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 500 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.