Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 13 months after the HZ30W which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with exterior dimensions 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 Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the HZ30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 500 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.