Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S8100

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 6 months later than the S8100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the S8100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys 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) whilst the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the S8100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and S8100.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account.