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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 referred to as IXUS 275 HS
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was unveiled very close to the S2900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 350 HS grades vs the S2900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Nikon S2900

 ELPH 350 HS S2900 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 S2900 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S2900

 ELPH 350 HS S2900 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS and the S2900.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 350 HS and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and S2900.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography info
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good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography details
Nikon S2900 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (147g)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon S2900 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S2900 Travel photography information
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good battery pack (250 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
70
great battery power (250 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging features
Nikon S2900 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S2900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSNikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Nikon Coolpix S2900
Otherwise known as IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2015-01-14
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $219 $117