Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon S6400

Following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was introduced 2 years after the S6400 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 350 HS grades against the S6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS against the S6400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and S6400.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 350 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.