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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was revealed 5 years later than the S3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS grades against the S3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Nikon S3000

 ELPH 350 HS S3000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 S3000 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S3000

 ELPH 350 HS S3000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the S3000.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 350 HS and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and S3000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 350 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography features
Nikon S3000 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography features
Nikon S3000 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography features
Nikon S3000 Travel photography features
69
good battery life (250 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography factors
48
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery life (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
28
decently wide (27mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3000 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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decently wide (27mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S3000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSNikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Nikon Coolpix S3000
Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $219 $150