Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony H70

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 2 months later than the H70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the H70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and H70.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.