Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 8000

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 20 months after the 8000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the 8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features exterior measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Olympus 8000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the 8000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and 8000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and 8000.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 500 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.