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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 220 HS
Kodak M340
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
  • 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the M340 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was unveiled 2 years after the M340 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the M340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Kodak M340

 ELPH 300 HS M340 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 M340 ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak M340

 ELPH 300 HS M340 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M340 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the M340.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and M340 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and M340.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 300 HS to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger ELPH 300 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M340 Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography features
Kodak M340 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Sports photography with Kodak M340
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M340 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography features
Kodak M340 Landscape photography features
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging details
Kodak M340 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak M340
 Canon ELPH 300 HSKodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Kodak EasyShare M340
Also called as IXUS 220 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2009-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.31 lbs) 115 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $130