Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm T550

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 23 months prior to the Fujifilm T550 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the Fujifilm T550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm T550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm T550.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.