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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 275 HS
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was brought out 14 months after the W810 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up against the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony W810

 ELPH 350 HS W810 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 14 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 W810 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony W810

 ELPH 350 HS W810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 350 HS and the W810.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and W810.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 350 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography details
Sony W810 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
low frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
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good battery power (250 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
48
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (147g)
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fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony W810
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $219 $100