Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus SH-2

Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 5 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outer 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) and the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus SH-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the SH-2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and SH-2 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and SH-2.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.