Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M340

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Kodak M340, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the M340 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 2 years after the M340 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the M340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Kodak EasyShare M340. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Kodak M340 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M340 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the M340.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and M340 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and M340.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 100 HS to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 100 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.