Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The ELPH 500 HS was announced 13 months later than the JZ300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus FujiFilm JZ300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the JZ300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and JZ300 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and JZ300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 500 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.