Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6000

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 20 months after the 6000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the 6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and 6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and 6000.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 500 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 500 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.