Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W810

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.