Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm XF1

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 19 months prior to the Fujifilm XF1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the Fujifilm XF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm XF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the Fujifilm XF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm XF1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm XF1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The ELPH 500 HS includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.