Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung CL5

Below, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 350 HS was brought out 6 years after the CL5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS grades vs the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS offers 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) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS and the CL5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and CL5.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 350 HS because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon ELPH 350 HS will give you more detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.