Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W830

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was announced 14 months after the W830 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up vs the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the W830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and W830.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 350 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.