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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 150
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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 2 months after the ELPH 340 HS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the ELPH 340 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 ELPH 140 IS ELPH 340 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 ELPH 340 HS ELPH 140 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Canon ELPH 340 HS

 ELPH 140 IS ELPH 340 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 340 HS has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the ELPH 340 HS.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and ELPH 340 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and ELPH 340 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography highlights
Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography advice
Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography features
Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography features
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography info
Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Canon ELPH 340 HS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISCanon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Alternative name IXUS 150 IXUS 265 HS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-7.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file 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 127 grams (0.28 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical 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 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 230 pictures 190 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $129 $199