Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S01

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and S01 (10MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 350 HS was unveiled 20 months after the S01 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 350 HS scores against the S01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS & Nikon Coolpix S01. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery & Nikon S01 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 350 HS comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the S01.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and S01 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and S01.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 350 HS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon ELPH 350 HS will give you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 350 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.