Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm T300

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus FujiFilm T300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 5 months earlier than the T300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the T300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm FinePix T300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and FujiFilm T300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the FujiFilm T300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the T300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and T300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and T300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.