Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1100pj

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Nikon S1100pj Gallery.

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.

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

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.