• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,500

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Differences

Canon 350 HS advantages over Leica TL

  • Less expensive
    $209 vs $1350
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    147g vs 384g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Leica TL advantages over Canon 350 HS

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.77 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 185 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Higher-res screen
    410k vs 154k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.0 fps vs 2.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12500 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Canon 350 HS
Canon 340 HS
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Leica TL
Canon 340 HS
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon 350 HS
Samsung NX3000
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Leica TL
Samsung NX3000
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Internal flash
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Canon 350 HS
Canon 170 IS
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
Leica TL
Canon 170 IS
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Canon 350 HS
Canon 360 HS
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $347
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Leica TL
Canon 360 HS
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $347
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Leica TL2

Canon 350 HS
Leica TL2
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Leica TL
Leica TL2
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
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