Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony TF1

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 3 years before the TF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides outer 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 TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the TF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and TF1.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TF1 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.