Canon ELPH 350 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and Z800EXR (12MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 350 HS was released 4 years later than the Z800EXR and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up against the Z800EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS features physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm Z800EXR has measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus FujiFilm Z800EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the Z800EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and Z800EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and Z800EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 350 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon ELPH 350 HS will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 350 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.