Canon ELPH 350 HS with Samsung PL170 Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung PL170 Main Features

  • February, 2015
  • January, 2011
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 25-300 mm (12x) F3.6-7.0 Zoom Lens
  • -
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 0 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2.5 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 100 x 58 x 23 mm, 147g.
  • 95 x 57 x 19 mm, 89g.
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Canon ELPH 350 HS Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
39
Value for money score
56
Portability score
98
Overall score
39

Samsung PL170 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
16
Value for money score
43
Portability score
51
Overall score
23

Samsung PL170 with Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS with Samsung PL170. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Canon ELPH 350 HS was released in 2015, and Samsung PL170 in 2011. PowerShot ELPH 350 HS is newer, which is a plus. PL170 4 years older. 4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot ELPH 350 HS is greater than that of PL170. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (PowerShot ELPH 350 HS), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. PowerShot ELPH 350 HS has image stabilization(Optical), PL170 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot ELPH 350 HS PL170
Brand Canon Samsung
Model PowerShot ELPH 350 HS PL170
Announced February, 2015 January, 2011
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 461k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 80 0
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
Battery
Battery Life 250 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-11LH
Physical
Weight 147 g 89 g
Physical Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23 mm 95 x 57 x 19 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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