Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 24 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features outside 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 Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm Z30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the Fujifilm Z30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 500 HS to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 500 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.