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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 230 HS
Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and ELPH 340 HS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was announced 3 years prior to the ELPH 340 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 310 HS grades against the ELPH 340 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 ELPH 310 HS ELPH 340 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 ELPH 340 HS ELPH 310 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 28 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon ELPH 340 HS

 ELPH 310 HS ELPH 340 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 340 HS has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the ELPH 340 HS.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and ELPH 340 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and ELPH 340 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 310 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography details
Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography details
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has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography factors
Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography information
Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography advice
Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
more heavy than others (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography information
Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography information
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (147g)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon ELPH 340 HS
 Canon ELPH 310 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Also Known as IXUS 230 HS IXUS 265 HS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-23 2014-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-7.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1280
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots 190 shots
Style of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $199