Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S3300

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 11 months earlier than the S3300 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features external 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 S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the S3300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and S3300 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and S3300.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.