Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S1200pj

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and S1200pj (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was launched 3 years later than the S1200pj and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 350 HS grades vs the S1200pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Nikon S1200pj Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has proportions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S1200pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the S1200pj.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and S1200pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and S1200pj.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 350 HS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 350 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.