Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon A900

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 6 years earlier than the A900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys 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) while the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the A900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and A900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and A900.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon A900 to produce greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.