Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX10V

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 12 months prior to the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys physical 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) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and HX10V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.