Reasons to choose PowerShot 350
Released in 1997, PowerShot 350 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot 350
vs Canon PowerShot 600
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
PowerShot 35017 mm²
PowerShot 600- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot 350 and PowerShot 600 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot 350MetricPowerShot 600
0.3 MPEffective pixels0.5 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
7.59 µmPixel pitch5.88 µm
57.6 µm²Pixel area34.56 µm²
1.74 MP/cm²Pixel density2.89 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight460 g
Compact FlashStoragePCMCIA Type II / III
Canon NiCD (optional)BatteryCanon NiCD
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot 350 and PowerShot 600 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot 350 has the lighter body. The PowerShot 600 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot 350 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot 600
Released in 1996, PowerShot 600 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.5 MP effective resolution, and a 460 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.