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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 275 HS
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was revealed 12 months later than the WX220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS scores versus the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony WX220

 ELPH 350 HS WX220 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 WX220 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony WX220

 ELPH 350 HS WX220 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS features outside 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the WX220.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and WX220.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX220 Portrait photography highlights
39
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Sony WX220
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
max frames per second low (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography details
Sony WX220 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
69
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
48
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (0.32 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $219 $198