Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S570

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 19 months after the S570 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the S570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Nikon Coolpix S570. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the S570.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and S570 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and S570.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 500 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.