Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 3 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the TG-2 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.