Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon SD780 IS

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and SD780 IS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was announced 4 years later than the SD780 IS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the SD780 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Canon SD780 IS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SD780 IS has proportions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Canon SD780 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the SD780 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and SD780 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and SD780 IS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 340 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.