Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus FujiFilm F80EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is very close but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 8 months later than the F80EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the F80EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the FujiFilm F80EXR has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus FujiFilm F80EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the F80EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and F80EXR is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and F80EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher ELPH 500 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.