Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon L19

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 2 years later than the L19 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the L19 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features outer dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the L19.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and L19 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and L19.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon ELPH 500 HS will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 500 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.