Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm JZ200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 11 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the Fujifilm JZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers external dimensions 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 JZ200 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the Fujifilm JZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm JZ200.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.