Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was brought out 4 years after the PL210 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up versus the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 350 HS and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and PL210.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 350 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 350 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.