Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung MV800

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 6 months prior to the MV800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the MV800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.