Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 7030

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 14 months later than the 7030 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the 7030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the 7030.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and 7030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and 7030.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7030 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 500 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.