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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 220 HS
Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 340 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 ELPH 340 HS ELPH 300 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 340 HS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 340 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography info
Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography info
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supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography highlights
Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography features
Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging features
Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (147g)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 340 HS
 Canon ELPH 300 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Alternative name IXUS 220 HS IXUS 265 HS
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.6-7.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1280
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 190 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $199