Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was revealed 11 months earlier than the ELPH 340 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the ELPH 340 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 340 HS has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the ELPH 340 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and ELPH 340 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and ELPH 340 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Elph 115 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.