Canon 170 IS vs Canon ELPH 350 HS

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 170 IS and Canon ELPH 350 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the 170 IS (20MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was released about the same time to the ELPH 350 HS and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 170 IS grades vs the ELPH 350 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS features physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 350 HS has proportions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 170 IS vs the ELPH 350 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and ELPH 350 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and ELPH 350 HS.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.