Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung DV150F

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 23 months before the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the DV150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and DV150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.