Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm A100

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the Fujifilm A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the Fujifilm A100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm A100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 500 HS to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 500 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.