Reasons to choose PowerShot ELPH 500 HS
Released in 2011, PowerShot ELPH 500 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS
vs Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot ELPH 500 HS28 mm²
PowerShot SX20 IS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot ELPH 500 HS and PowerShot SX20 IS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot ELPH 500 HSMetricPowerShot SX20 IS
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight560 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-6L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBattery4 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot ELPH 500 HS and PowerShot SX20 IS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot ELPH 500 HS has the lighter body. The PowerShot ELPH 500 HS and PowerShot SX20 IS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot ELPH 500 HS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX20 IS
Released in 2009, PowerShot SX20 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 560 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.