Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6010

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 19 months after the 6010 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the 6010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features external 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) and the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the 6010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and 6010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and 6010.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 500 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.