Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

In this article, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was released 12 months prior to the ELPH 340 HS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the ELPH 340 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 130 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 340 HS has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon ELPH 340 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the ELPH 340 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and ELPH 340 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and ELPH 340 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ELPH 130 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.