Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony H90

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 12 months earlier than the H90 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and H90.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H90 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be behind in sensor tech.