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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 275 HS
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was released 5 years after the ST80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 350 HS scores vs the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Samsung ST80

 ELPH 350 HS ST80 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 ST80 ELPH 350 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung ST80

 ELPH 350 HS ST80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the ST80.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 350 HS and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and ST80.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 350 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
38
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST80
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography details
Samsung ST80 Travel photography details
69
good battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
62
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
48
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSamsung ST80
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Samsung ST80
Also called IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $219 $249