Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon L810

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 11 months earlier than the L810 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Nikon Coolpix L810. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got external dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the L810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and L810 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and L810.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L810 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.