Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 19 months after the S1000pj making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the S1000pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the S1000pj.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and S1000pj is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and S1000pj.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern ELPH 500 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.