Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax H90

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 13 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has exterior 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 Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Pentax H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and H90.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 500 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.