Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 12 months prior to the TG-820 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.