Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon Z50

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Nikon Z50, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 350 HS (1/2.3") and Z50 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 350 HS was revealed 5 years earlier than the Z50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 350 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 350 HS scores against the Z50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS & Nikon Z50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS provides outer dimensions 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 Z50 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS against the Z50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and Z50 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and Z50.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 350 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z50 will give extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 350 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.