Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh G900

Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 8 years prior to the G900 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the G900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and G900.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.