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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 275 HS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was brought out 5 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 350 HS scores versus the EX-Z550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 350 HS EX-Z550 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 EX-Z550 ELPH 350 HS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 350 HS EX-Z550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Casio EX-Z550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 350 HS and the EX-Z550.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and EX-Z550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and EX-Z550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 350 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery life (250 per charge)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
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decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (147g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Alternate name IXUS 275 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $219 $149