Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outer 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.