Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and ELPH 340 HS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 3 years earlier than the ELPH 340 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up against the ELPH 340 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 340 HS has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon ELPH 340 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the ELPH 340 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and ELPH 340 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and ELPH 340 HS.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.