Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 11 months before the Fujifilm JZ100 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the Fujifilm JZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the Fujifilm JZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.