Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX500 IS

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon SX500 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 6 months later than the SX500 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the SX500 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Canon SX500 IS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX500 IS has sizing of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon SX500 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the SX500 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and SX500 IS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and SX500 IS.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.