Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Z35

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 19 months after the Fujifilm Z35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the Fujifilm Z35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z35 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the Fujifilm Z35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Z35 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm Z35.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 500 HS to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 500 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.