Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony RX100

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony RX100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 350 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") have different sensor size.

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The ELPH 350 HS was introduced 2 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 350 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 350 HS scores against the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS provides physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the RX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 350 HS and RX100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and RX100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The ELPH 350 HS uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher ELPH 350 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.