Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm XP70

On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm XP70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the Fujifilm XP70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm FinePix XP70. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XP70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP70 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the Fujifilm XP70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm XP70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm XP70.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.