Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 500 HS to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 500 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.