Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V
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![Canon ELPH 500 HS front Canon ELPH 500 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-500-HS/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V/Sony-HX20V-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-105mm (F2.0-5.8) lens
- 185g - 101 x 56 x 25mm
- Released February 2011
- Alternative Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- Successor is Sony HX30V
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 17 months prior to the HX20V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Sony HX20V
ELPH 500 HS | HX20V | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
HX20V | ELPH 500 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony HX20V
ELPH 500 HS | HX20V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the HX20V.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and HX20V.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Also called | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | 320 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $175 | $397 |