Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S30

Below, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is fairly similar but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 11 months prior to the S30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the S30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the S30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and S30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and S30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 500 HS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 500 HS will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.