Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm X30

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the Fujifilm X30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Fujifilm X30. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has exterior 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 X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X30 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm X30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ELPH 500 HS provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.