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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 500 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and ELPH 340 HS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was released 24 months earlier than the ELPH 340 HS making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 520 HS scores versus the ELPH 340 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS ELPH 340 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

		

		

			
 ELPH 340 HS ELPH 520 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon ELPH 340 HS

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS ELPH 340 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 340 HS has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the ELPH 340 HS.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and ELPH 340 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and ELPH 340 HS.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 520 HS will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography highlights
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 includes face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography factors
Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography factors
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competitors (155g)
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography info
Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography info
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (190 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (190 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography info
Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography info
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 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (190 CIPA)
 heavier than competitors (155 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (190 per charge)
 heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography information
Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography information
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 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery power (190 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery power (190 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging info
Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging info
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic support
 heavier than competitors (155g)
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 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon ELPH 340 HS
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Alternate name IXUS 500 HS IXUS 265 HS
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.6-7.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1280
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 155g (0.34 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 190 images 190 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $279 $199