Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Nikon S9500

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the S9500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the S9500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the S9500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and S9500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and S9500.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.