Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm F770EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 11 months prior to the Fujifilm F770EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F770EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm F770EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 500 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.