We bring you the full review of the Canon Powershot ELPH 350
HS and our opinion on a compact camera with 12 x zoom and Wi-Fi as main
attractions.
This Canon Powershot ELPH 350 HS that we analyze is the generational
renewal of the Canon IXUS 265 HS. In this new version, it has a sensor BSI CMOS
20 megapixel which comes accompanied by an optical zoom of 12 x as well as
optical connectivity and image stabilization both Wi-Fi as the NFC.
Features
Its major attractions include the optical zoom which has,
with a total of 12 x posed a range that covers the 25 - 300 mm in their
equivalence to the 35 mm.
This zoom also has optical image stabilization, which is
always useful both for video captures at the end of the optical zoom.
In terms of the range ISO, this covers up to ISO3200 which
helps improve pictures taken in low light conditions. The closeup photos can be
taken with this Canon IXUS 275 HS hours are just 1 cm away from the target.
This Canon Powershot ELPH 350 HS has a series of
characteristics that makes us more easy capture, notable among which are Auto
mode, creative shot and hybrid auto
The creative shot takes a series of screenshots it
separately applied an effect or filter. One of their strong points, and even tending in mind its
price is the fact that come equipped with as for the NFC and Wi-Fi
connectivity. This allows us to control the camera remotely from our Android or
iOS device. While this function seems very common I assure you that not
everything is the extended as we would like in this line of compact cameras.
The app that we installed in our terminal does not
facilitate the to share it by email, WhatsApp or Facebook. In terms of outward appearance or design, this CanonPowershot ELPH 350 HS has a body built in metal that is available in several
colors, both silver, and black.
Main features
- 20.2 megapixels and 1 / 2.3inch BSI CMOS sensor
- 12 x optical zoom, equivalent 25 - 300mm f / 3.6-f / 7.0
- Optical image stabilization, 2.5 stops of
- 3-inch screen, 461.000 points
- Wi-Fi connectivity / NFC
- FullHD Video, 30 fps
- ISO80 to ISO3200
- 1 cm macro focus
- Continuous shooting 2.5fps
It has a screen of 3 inches in the back. As a negative point
to the design is the fact that in the part where we tend to grab the camera, is
precisely where the closer is, therefore this brings as a consequence that is
slightly slippery to hold it with one hand.
However, the camera feels well built and with rigid
materials the switch located on the top gives you a finish even more premium.
To change between the different modes of firing we will have
to press the FUNC/SET button on the back of the camera and choose the mode on
the screen. The change in the configuration is quite simple, with most of the
options available on the display.
Screen
As the screen is 3 inches as already mentioned and has a
resolution of 461.000 points, therefore, the screen looks reasonably good, with
a few good viewing angles and that does not imply any problem or impediment
viewing outdoors in sunlight focusing.
Connectivity
The Canon Powershot ELPH 350 HS is equipped in terms of
connectivity with Wi-Fi and NFC, which we facilitate and speeds up the
connection with our compatible devices.
As for the application that is available for both Android
and iOS, once we are connected and paired with the camera can see images and
video and transfer them to your terminal. Also, can shoot remotely and to
remotely control the camera as well as add or geo - tagging our screenshots
using GPS.
Once we have pictured them in our smartphone share they are
following the usual manner.
Battery
The duration of the battery of the cannon IXUS 275 HS is
approximately 185 shots, however using ECO mode, we can expand this figure up
to the 250 shots which are something more acceptable. In any case, these
figures are in the middle if we take into account those of the eco mode because
otherwise seem low. Therefore, it is advisable to make use of a spare battery.
Performance
The performance section is where we see the operation of
camera image quality. In addition, sample photos and product shots are
available in the database of the computer, where you can add your opinion,
photos and reviews of products.
Performance objective
We tried the photos at the end of the zoom of the lens which
is where you usually see the shortcomings, and they continue to show a good
level of detail. Images have a very sharp profile at the corners, with good
resolution using a good lens signal. There are a certain deviation purple and
chromatic aberration visible towards the edges and corners, however, are not
excessive.
Noise is visible in images expanded to the maximum of its
size, especially in the blue skies, though this for social photography is not
itself a problem.
The performance of the macro approach is excellent. The
camera is able to focus on objects that are located at only 1 cm away from the
goal.
ISO noise performance
To keep the noise the more it is advisable to make use of
the range of ISO80 ISO100. Since that, the images to these sensitivities have a
good level of detail and no noise.
It is necessary to climb to ISO200 ISO400 in which we still
get good performance in low light situations, but began to appear the noise and
significantly reduces the level of detail.
At ISO1600 levels the noise becomes very charged and the
recommendation is to avoid this option in the possible
Digital filters
There are a number of effects or filters are available,
which include mode miniature, toy camera. However, we acknowledge the lack of a
panoramic mode and shot in HDR.
Video
The camera is capable of recording video with FullHD
resolution with mono sound and which also will make use of the zoom while we
recorded. The video quality is good and the optical image stabilization does a
good job, which is appreciated especially in video recording
As a negative point is the low quality of the audio, that
being mono could be something better.
Opinion
This compact camera is what it is, and its price segment
clearly places it as a camera to solve the majority of situations, however,
does not give a good quality camera with a zoom that we get out of the trouble
in most situations and especially the fact of having connectivity for both
Wi-Fi as the NFC.
Pros:
Value for money
Quality objective
Wi-Fi connectivity and NFC
Cons:
Battery life
Quality sound in the video
