Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WX300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the WX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and WX300.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be behind in sensor technology.