Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX50V

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the HX50V when considering 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-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and HX50V.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.