Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm XP30

The following is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the Fujifilm XP30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm XP30 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm XP30.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.