Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was launched 4 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 350 HS scores against the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has got outer dimensions 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 Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS against the PL170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and PL170.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 350 HS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.