Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-320

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 5 months prior to the VR-320 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the VR-320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and VR-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and VR-320.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.