Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony W370

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 14 months later than the W370 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got external dimensions 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and W370.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 500 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.