Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung PL200

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 7 months after the PL200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides outside measurements 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 PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the PL200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and PL200.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 500 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.