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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
95 Imaging
45 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
42 Overall
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 275 HS
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Updated by Olympus TG-870
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was introduced within a month of the TG-860 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS grades vs the TG-860 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Olympus TG-860

          

          

            
 ELPH 350 HS TG-860 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

          

          

            
 TG-860 ELPH 350 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Olympus TG-860

          

          

            
 ELPH 350 HS TG-860 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2015Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS offers outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 350 HS against the TG-860.
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 350 HS and TG-860 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and TG-860.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

            Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography highlights
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 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
35
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than average (147 grams)
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 good battery life (250 per charge)
 max fps low (2.5 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
48
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography highlights
69
 good battery life (250 shots)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (147g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (21mm)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography details
48
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 good battery life (250 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 quite wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than average (147g)
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 quite wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing microphone support
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Olympus TG-860
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Otherwise known as IXUS 275 HS -
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2015-02-06 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 224 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $219 $279