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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and S3100 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was brought out 4 years later than the S3100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS grades against the S3100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Nikon S3100

 ELPH 350 HS S3100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2011Fresher by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 S3100 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S3100

 ELPH 350 HS S3100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS offers external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S3100 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 350 HS against the S3100.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and S3100.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 350 HS to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 350 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography details
39
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography features
Nikon S3100 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S3100 Travel photography advice
69
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography information
48
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S3100
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
28
rather wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S3100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSNikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Nikon Coolpix S3100
Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2011-02-09
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum 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 sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.32 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $219 $139