• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W350 advantages over Canon ELPH 500 HS

  • Less expensive
    $199 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 25 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    114g vs 186g
    Lighter weight
  • Less shutter lag
    0.34 vs 0.49 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Canon ELPH 500 HS advantages over Sony DSC-W350

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.6 fps vs 1.4 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 100 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Backlit sensor; High Resolution screen; Touchscreen interface; 24mm equivalent wide-angle zoom; Full HD video.

  • Below-average battery life; Touchscreen requires more pressure than cell phones; Zoom toggle difficult to use; Soft corners and moderate chromatic aberration.

  • Read our Canon ELPH 500 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W330

Sony DSC-W350
Sony DSC-W330
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Longer exposure
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Sony DSC-W350 vs Sony DSC-W330

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Sony DSC-W330
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony DSC-W330

Compared to Canon SD4000 IS

Sony DSC-W350
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sony DSC-W350 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX700

Sony DSC-W350
Panasonic DMC-FX700
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-W350 vs Panasonic DMC-FX700

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Panasonic DMC-FX700
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FX700

Compared to Sony DSC-W530

Sony DSC-W350
Sony DSC-W530
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony DSC-W350 vs Sony DSC-W530

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Sony DSC-W530
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony DSC-W530

Compared to Sony DSC-W560

Sony DSC-W350
Sony DSC-W560
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony DSC-W350 vs Sony DSC-W560

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Sony DSC-W560
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony DSC-W560

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