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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and the L32 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was introduced about the same time to the L32 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 350 HS scores against the L32 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Nikon L32

 ELPH 350 HS L32 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 L32 ELPH 350 HS 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon L32

 ELPH 350 HS L32 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2015Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Nikon L32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the L32.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 350 HS and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and L32.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
38
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography details
Nikon L32 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (147 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography features
Nikon L32 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good battery power (250 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
69
good battery power (250 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
better than average battery (320 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon L32 Landscape photography features
48
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L32 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (147 grams)
66
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSNikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Nikon Coolpix L32
Also called IXUS 275 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $219 $120