Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Following is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 10 months after the V-Lux 20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the V-Lux 20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the V-Lux 20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and V-Lux 20 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 500 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.