Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S3600

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S3600 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor 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") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the S3600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and S3600 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and S3600.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.