Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung EX2F

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 22 months prior to the EX2F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the EX2F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and EX2F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The ELPH 500 HS has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.