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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 275 HS
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Samsung PL210

 ELPH 350 HS PL210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 PL210 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung PL210

 ELPH 350 HS PL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147g)
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
low frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery (250 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
48
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSamsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Samsung PL210
Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) -
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
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