Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Canon SD940 IS

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and SD940 IS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was brought out 4 years after the SD940 IS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 340 HS scores versus the SD940 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Canon PowerShot SD940 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Canon SD940 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers external measurements 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 SD940 IS has specifications of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the SD940 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and SD940 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and SD940 IS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 340 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.