Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

The following is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and ELPH 340 HS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was launched 3 years before the ELPH 340 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the ELPH 340 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 340 HS has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the ELPH 340 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 340 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 340 HS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 340 HS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.