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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 14 months after the W350 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony W350

 ELPH 100 HS W350 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 W350 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W350

 ELPH 100 HS W350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the W350.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and W350.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W350 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 100 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Street photography with Sony W350
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W350
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Other name IXUS 115 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $194 $200