Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 350 HS

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon ELPH 350 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was revealed 24 months before the ELPH 350 HS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Elph 115 IS scores against the ELPH 350 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS has got external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 350 HS has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon ELPH 350 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the ELPH 350 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and ELPH 350 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and ELPH 350 HS.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 350 HS to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Elph 115 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.