Canon 170 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS
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Canon 170 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
- 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternative Name is IXUS 170
(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
- Released January 2014
- Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Canon 170 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 170 IS and Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and ELPH 340 HS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 170 IS was released 13 months after the ELPH 340 HS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 170 IS scores vs the ELPH 340 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 170 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
170 IS | ELPH 340 HS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Canon 170 IS
ELPH 340 HS | 170 IS | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Canon ELPH 340 HS
170 IS | ELPH 340 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon 170 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 340 HS has proportions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon 170 IS and Canon ELPH 340 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 170 IS vs the ELPH 340 HS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and ELPH 340 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and ELPH 340 HS.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 170 IS vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS |
Also Known as | IXUS 170 | IXUS 265 HS |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.6-7.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1280 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 147g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | 200 photos | 190 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $149 | $199 |