Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X-A1

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Fujifilm X-A1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 500 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the Fujifilm X-A1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X-A1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the Fujifilm X-A1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X-A1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 500 HS using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-A1 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.