Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and ELPH 340 HS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was launched 2 years after the ELPH 340 HS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 180 grades vs the ELPH 340 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 340 HS has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the ELPH 340 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and ELPH 340 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and ELPH 340 HS.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 180 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.