Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon P7800

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very comparable but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 3 years before the P7800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the P7800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers 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) whilst the Nikon P7800 has proportions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the P7800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and P7800 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and P7800.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 500 HS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.