Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S230

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and S230 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was released 6 years after the S230 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 350 HS grades against the S230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Nikon Coolpix S230. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Nikon S230 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS features outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has proportions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS against the S230.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and S230.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 350 HS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 350 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.