Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W350

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was brought out 14 months after the W350 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the W350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and W350.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 300 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.