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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 275 HS
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and S1100pj (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was revealed 4 years after the S1100pj which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 350 HS scores versus the S1100pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 350 HS S1100pj 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2010More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 S1100pj ELPH 350 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 350 HS S1100pj 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S1100pj has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the S1100pj.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and S1100pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and S1100pj.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 350 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery (250 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography highlights
69
good battery (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
61
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (180 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography advice
48
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery (250 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (147g)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSNikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Also called IXUS 275 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-08-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $219 $399