Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G7 X

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Canon G7 X, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the G7 X (20MP) is pretty close but the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and G7 X (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 8 months prior to the G7 X and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS grades versus the G7 X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Canon PowerShot G7 X. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Canon G7 X Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon G7 X has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the G7 X.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and G7 X is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and G7 X.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 340 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon G7 X will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older ELPH 340 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.