Canon 350 HS vs Pentax KP

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Canon 350 HS vs Pentax KP

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 350 HS Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax KP Review.
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Succeeded by the Canon 360 HS
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Differences

Canon 350 HS advantages over Pentax KP

Less expensive
$209 vs $999
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
22 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
147g vs 699g
Lighter weight

Pentax KP advantages over Canon 350 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.91 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

390 vs 185 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
307k 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
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 2.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/24000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
819200 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Canon 350 HS.
Read our Canon 350 HS Preview

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax KP, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Pentax KP Shooter's Report

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

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 340 HS

Pentax KP

Canon 340 HS

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$199
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
HDMI out

Compare Pentax KP vs Canon 340 HS

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

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 170 IS

Pentax KP

Canon 170 IS

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$371
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Pentax KP vs Canon 170 IS

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Canon 350 HS

Canon 360 HS

$209
1/2.3 inch

$346
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 360 HS

Pentax KP

Canon 360 HS

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$346
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Pentax KP vs Canon 360 HS

Compared to Nikon D5600

Canon 350 HS

Nikon D5600

$209
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon D5600

Compared to Canon T7i

Canon 350 HS

Canon T7i

$209
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon T7i

Pentax KP

Canon T7i

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Canon T7i

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