Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is very well matched but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 7 months after the F300EXR so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the F300EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides external dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the F300EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and F300EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and F300EXR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The ELPH 500 HS provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer ELPH 500 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.