Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX80

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features exterior measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and HX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.