Canon A2200 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

Here, we are comparing the Canon A2200 and Canon ELPH 340 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced 4 years before the ELPH 340 HS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2200 being a Compact camera and the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the A2200 matches up vs the ELPH 340 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery & Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 340 HS has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2200 vs the ELPH 340 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and ELPH 340 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and ELPH 340 HS.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.