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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700 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 S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was launched at a similar time to the S3700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up against the S3700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Nikon S3700

 ELPH 350 HS S3700 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 S3700 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S3700

 ELPH 350 HS S3700 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the S3700.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and S3700.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Street photography with Nikon S3700
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S3700
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (240 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S3700 Travel photography information
69
great battery power (250 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (147g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
70
good battery pack (240 per charge)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
48
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S3700
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (147g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Nikon Coolpix S3700
Also Known as IXUS 275 HS -
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
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 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 240 photos
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $219 $175