Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony W610

Below, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 11 months prior to the W610 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and W610.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W610 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.