Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX30

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 5 months before the WX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and WX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.