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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 275 HS
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 350 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 350 HS scores against the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Samsung ST93

 ELPH 350 HS ST93 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2011More recent by 47 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 ST93 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung ST93

 ELPH 350 HS ST93 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has external measurements 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 ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS against the ST93.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 350 HS and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and ST93.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 350 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography details
Samsung ST93 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (147g)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
69
great battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (147g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
48
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (147g)
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung ST93
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSamsung ST93
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Samsung ST93
Also called as IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $219 -