Canon S95 vs Canon SX500 IS

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon S95 vs Canon SX500 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SX500 IS (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was launched 21 months prior to the SX500 IS making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S95 matches up vs the SX500 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Canon SX500 IS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SX500 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Canon S95 vs Canon SX500 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S95 against the SX500 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and SX500 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and SX500 IS.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S95 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX500 IS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be behind in sensor technology.