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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 275 HS
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was released 4 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 350 HS grades against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony WX9

 ELPH 350 HS WX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 WX9 ELPH 350 HS 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony WX9

 ELPH 350 HS WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS compared to the WX9.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and WX9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 350 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 350 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
slow frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
48
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony WX9
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Otherwise known as IXUS 275 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $219 $188