Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony W230

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 24 months after the W230 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the W230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and W230.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 500 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.