Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung WB210

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 5 months before the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has physical dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the WB210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and WB210.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.