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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 145
Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 265 HS
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 135 versus Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was released 2 months later than the ELPH 340 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 135 scores vs the ELPH 340 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 ELPH 135 ELPH 340 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Canon ELPH 135

 ELPH 340 HS ELPH 135 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Canon ELPH 340 HS

 ELPH 135 ELPH 340 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the ELPH 340 HS.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and ELPH 340 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and ELPH 340 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 135
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography info
Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography info
Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography info
66
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography details
Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (190 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging information
Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Canon ELPH 340 HS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Also called IXUS 145 IXUS 265 HS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2014-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 190 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L 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 One One
Pricing at release $119 $199