Canon M10 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon M10 versus Canon ELPH 340 HS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) is fairly close but the M10 (APS-C) and ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The M10 was manufactured 22 months later than the ELPH 340 HS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M10 scores vs the ELPH 340 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M10 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 340 HS has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon M10 versus Canon ELPH 340 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 versus the ELPH 340 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and ELPH 340 HS is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and ELPH 340 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M10 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger M10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.