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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X Key Specs

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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Canon G9 X, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is relatively similar but the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and G9 X (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 21 months prior to the G9 X which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the G9 X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Canon G9 X

 ELPH 340 HS G9 X 

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 G9 X ELPH 340 HS 
ReleasedOctober 2015January 2014More modern by 21 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Canon G9 X

 ELPH 340 HS G9 X 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon G9 X has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Canon G9 X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the G9 X.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and G9 X is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and G9 X.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 340 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 340 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography features
Canon G9 X Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography factors
Canon G9 X Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (209g)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Canon G9 X
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
63
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
heavier than competitors (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
77
lighter than average (209 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon G9 X Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging information
Canon G9 X Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (147g)
39
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (209 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon G9 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Canon G9 X
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSCanon PowerShot G9 X
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Canon PowerShot G9 X
Also Known as IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2015-10-12
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 209g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life 190 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $399