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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 275 HS
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Pentax XG-1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was launched 7 months later than the XG-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 350 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 350 HS scores vs the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Pentax XG-1

 ELPH 350 HS XG-1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2014More recent by 7 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 XG-1 ELPH 350 HS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Pentax XG-1

 ELPH 350 HS XG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS features outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the XG-1.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and XG-1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and XG-1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 350 HS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (147 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography info
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography info
69
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (147g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
52
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (567g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography info
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
48
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging info
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging info
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (147g)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Pentax XG-1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSPentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Pentax XG-1
Otherwise known as IXUS 275 HS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2014-07-15
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 567 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $219 $599