Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony HX99

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 8 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers exterior measurements 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and HX99.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 500 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.