Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3000

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery & Nikon S3000 Gallery.

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.

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

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.