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Canon 350 HS Review

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  • Canon ELPH 350 HS

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    Main Features

    • 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
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 147g. 100 x 58 x 23 mm
    • Also known as IXUS 275 HS
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    Canon ELPH 350 HS Overview

    First introduced in February 2015 , Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS is a 20.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 lens. 350 HS is also sold as IXUS 275 HS in some of the countries.

    Canon ELPH 350 HS Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Canon ELPH 350 HS has an Overall Score of 38/100 and ranked #254 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #812 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Canon ELPH 350 HS Physical Specs
    Canon ELPH 350 HS weighs 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz) and has external dimensions of 100 x 58 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 0.91″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Canon ELPH 350 HS is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 23mm, it is also quite small, 5mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Canon ELPH 350 HS with the dimensions:

    Canon ELPH 350 HS Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon ELPH 350 HS Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon ELPH 350 HS, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Canon ELPH 350 HS Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Canon ELPH 350 HS Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Canon ELPH 350 HS with its main competitors:

    Canon ELPH 350 HS Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs 350 HS Thickness vs 350 HS
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon ELPH 360 HS
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    147g equal weight 23mm equal thickness
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Sony WX220
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    121g 26g lighter 22mm 1mm thinner
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Sony WX350
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    164g 17g heavier 26mm 3mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon ELPH 180
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    126g 21g lighter 22mm 1mm thinner
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon ELPH 190 IS
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    138g 9g lighter 24mm 1mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon ELPH 340 HS
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    147g equal weight 22mm 1mm thinner
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon SX610 HS
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    191g 44g heavier 27mm 4mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon SX620 HS
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    182g 35g heavier 28mm 5mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Canon ELPH 350 HS doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Canon ELPH 350 HS Sensor and Photography Features

    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. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. 350 HS has a native ISO range of 80 - 3200 but unfortunately, Canon ELPH 350 HS doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Olympus XZ-1 in the same price range.

    Canon ELPH 350 HS is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Canon ELPH 350 HS's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Canon ELPH 350 HS Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Canon ELPH 350 HS Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Canon ELPH 350 HS Lens

    Canon ELPH 350 HS features a 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 12x zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 25mm and remarkable super telephoto reach at 300mm.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    350 HS
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    350 HS
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.60 at 25mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f7.00.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    350 HS
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    350 HS
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    350 HS is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.



    Canon ELPH 350 HS LCD

    Canon ELPH 350 HS has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 461k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Canon ELPH 350 HS back view and LCD

    350 HS doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 (Compare) or Olympus SP-565UZ (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Canon ELPH 350 HS Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Canon ELPH 350 HS features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n with NFC) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, 350 HS can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our 350 HS. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect 350 HS to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Canon ELPH 350 HS is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 250 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Ultracompact Cameras

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    Nikon L32 with its 320shots is the model with longest battery life among Ultracompact cameras. Check the comparison of Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Nikon L32 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Canon ELPH 350 HS Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon ELPH 360 HS
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    1920 x 1080 180shots Yes No Yes
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Sony WX220
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    1920 x 1080 210shots Yes No Yes
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Sony WX350
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    1920 x 1080 470shots Yes No No
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon ELPH 180
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    1280 x 720 220shots No No No
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon ELPH 190 IS
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    1280 x 720 190shots Yes No Yes
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon ELPH 340 HS
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    1920 x 1280 190shots Yes No Yes
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon SX610 HS
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    1920 x 1080 270shots Yes No Yes
    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Camera Canon SX620 HS
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    1920 x 1080 295shots Yes No Yes

    Canon ELPH 350 HS Video Features

    With Canon ELPH 350 HS, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30p fps and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Canon ELPH 350 HS will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    350 HS has a built-in Mono microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Canon ELPH 350 HS doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Samsung PL120 in a similar price range.

    Canon ELPH 350 HS Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Canon ELPH 350 HS can shoot continuously at max speed of 2.5 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately 350 HS doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Canon ELPH 350 HS features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.

    Canon ELPH 350 HS also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Canon ELPH 350 HS PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Canon ELPH 350 HS review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    NFC Connectivity
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Face Detection Focusing
    20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    461k dots LCD Resolution
    147g Light Body
    25mm Wide Angle Lens
    300mm Good Tele Lens
    12.0X Optical Zoom
    Remote control with a smartphone
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only 9 Focus Points
    Low Screen Resolution ( 461kdots )
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.5fps
    Low Battery Life: 250 shots
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
    Slow Lens at Tele: f7.00
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    What type of Photography is Canon ELPH 350 HS Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Canon ELPH 350 HS in 5 different photography areas.

    Canon ELPH 350 HS for Portrait Photography

    Canon ELPH 350 HS has a score of 23 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over the350 HS.
    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 of how we scored Canon ELPH 350 HS for Portrait Photography

    Canon ELPH 350 HS for Street Photography

    Canon ELPH 350 HS has a score of 54 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Canon ELPH 350 HS for Street Photography

    Canon ELPH 350 HS for Sports Photography

    Canon ELPH 350 HS has a score of 19 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over the350 HS.
    Wireless Connection
    Image Stabilization
    300 mm Tele Lens
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.5fps
    Environmental Sealings
    9 Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f7.00
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Canon ELPH 350 HS for Sports Photography

    Canon ELPH 350 HS for Daily Photography

    Canon ELPH 350 HS has a score of 61 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    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 of how we scored Canon ELPH 350 HS for Daily Photography

    Canon ELPH 350 HS for Landscape Photography

    Canon ELPH 350 HS has a score of 22 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over the350 HS.
    25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Canon ELPH 350 HS for Landscape Photography
    Canon ELPH 350 HS Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Canon ELPH 350 HS compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Canon ELPH 350 HS alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Canon ELPH 350 HS

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Canon ELPH 350 HS
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    Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Canon
    Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS
    Also known as IXUS 275 HS
    Announced 2015-02-06
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 25-300 mm (12x)
    Max Aperture F3.6-7.0
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 461k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 15s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 4.00 m
    Flash Modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3"
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 20 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 80
    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
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 147g
    Physical Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm
    Battery Life 250 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model NB-11LH
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 secs)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Optional
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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