Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.