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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 275 HS
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Samsung PL170

 ELPH 350 HS PL170 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 PL170 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung PL170

 ELPH 350 HS PL170 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography information
39
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (147g)
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography details
Samsung PL170 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung PL170 Travel photography advice
69
great battery pack (250 per charge)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (147g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
48
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
39
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging info
Samsung PL170 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (147 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung PL170
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSamsung PL170
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Samsung PL170
Other name IXUS 275 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) -
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
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