Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Below is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") feature different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 22 months later than the Fujifilm F200EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm F200EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm F200EXR has measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The newer ELPH 500 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.