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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 275 HS
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was released 5 years after the W350 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony W350

 ELPH 350 HS W350 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 W350 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony W350

 ELPH 350 HS W350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the W350.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and W350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 350 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 350 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography info
Sony W350 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery pack (250 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W350
48
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good battery pack (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Alternate name IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $219 $200