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Canon 350 HS vs Sony H50

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Canon ELPH 350 HS

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon ELPH 350 HS
$199.00

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Sony H50

9 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

Sony H50
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony H50 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Canon and Sony. Canon ELPH 350 HS was introduced to market in February 2015 and Sony H50 was launched in January 2009. As you can see, H50 is 6 years older than 350 HS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Both cameras have 1/2.3" sensors but Canon ELPH 350 HS has a 20.0 MP and Sony H50 has a 9.0 MP resolution.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon ELPH 350 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-02-06
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 147g. 100 x 58 x 23 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 275 HS

Sony H50 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-15
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 31-465 mm F2.7-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 547g. 116 x 81 x 86 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Wireless Connection Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution 20 MP vs 9 MP 122% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution 461k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting 2.5fps vs 2.0fps 0.5 fps faster
Weight 147 g vs 547 g 400 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide 25mm vs 31mm 6 mm wider coverage
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone_remote control Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS
Viewfinder Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Manual Focusing Yes vs No more focusing options
Manual Exposure Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele 465mm vs 300mm 165 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom 15× vs 12x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2.70 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele 4.50 vs 7.00 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage 9.1m vs 4.0m 5.1m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area 3.13µm2 vs 1.39µm2 125% larger pixel area
Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Image Stabilization Optical vs Optical All the lenses are stabilized
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Tele 300mm vs 465mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Articulating Screen No vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution 461k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting 2.5fps vs 2.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony H50: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50. Canon ELPH 350 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 23mm shorter and 63mm thinner than Sony H50.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony H50 Camera Size Comparison - Front View


Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony H50 Camera Size Comparison - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50.
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony H50 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony H50 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 350 HS is significantly lighter (400g ) than the Sony H50 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

350 HS
H50
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

350 HS
H50
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS (IXUS 275 HS) nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don\'t tilt or flip in directions.
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony H50: Sensor Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor. On the other hand, Sony H50 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Canon ELPH 350 HS's sensor provides 11MP more than Sony H50's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the 350 HS and H50 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony H50 Sensor Size Comparison


Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Sony H50 has 125% larger pixel area (3.13µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Canon ELPH 350 HS, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony H50 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS features a 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 12x zoom lens whereas Sony H50 features a 31-465 mm F2.7-4.5 15× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 350 HS has 6mm wider coverage than the Sony H50. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.70, Sony H50 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony H50 has 165mm longer reach than the Canon ELPH 350 HS. At f4.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

350 HS
H50
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

350 HS
H50
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

350 HS
H50
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

350 HS
H50
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon ELPH 350 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony H50 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Canon ELPH 350 HS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sony H50 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.70
31 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Canon ELPH 350 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony H50 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Wireless Connection
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.5fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f7.00
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
465 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Read the details

Canon ELPH 350 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony H50 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
147g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details
Compact Body
15.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
547g
Body Thickness 86mm
Read the details

Canon ELPH 350 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony H50 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
31 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details


Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony H50: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony H50 scores compare:

Canon ELPH 350 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #26 out of 154 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #783 out of 1190 in all Cameras
Sony H50
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #254 out of 474 in Compact cameras
Ranked #822 out of 1190 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 350 HS has a higher Overall Score than the Sony H50 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon ELPH 350 HS
Canon ELPH 350 HS
$199.00

Sony H50
Sony H50
$91.95

Sony H50 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-01-15
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 9 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
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 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-300 mm (12x) 31-465 mm (15×)
Max Aperture F3.6-7.0 F2.7-4.5
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 9.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 640 x 480
Video Formats H.264 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 147g 547g
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm 116 x 81 x 86mm
Battery Life 250 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
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