Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Lets look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") provide different sensor size.

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 11 months prior to the Fujifilm F750EXR and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the Fujifilm F750EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has physical 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 F750EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 500 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F750EXR will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.