Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX10

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 2 months after the WX10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the WX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and WX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.