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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 275 HS
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was revealed 6 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 350 HS grades against the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony T900

 ELPH 350 HS T900 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 T900 ELPH 350 HS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony T900

 ELPH 350 HS T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS compared to the T900.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and T900.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography factors
Sony T900 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (147g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
69
great battery power (250 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (147g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (147 grams)
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony T900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also Known as IXUS 275 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $219 $300