Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S630

Here is a extended overview of the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 2 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the S630 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Nikon Coolpix S630. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features outside 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 S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the S630.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and S630 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and S630.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 500 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.