Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh CX6

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 9 months earlier than the CX6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides 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) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the CX6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and CX6.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 500 HS to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.