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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 265 HS
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was announced 3 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS grades vs the EX-S7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Casio EX-S7

 ELPH 340 HS EX-S7 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 EX-S7 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio EX-S7

 ELPH 340 HS EX-S7 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-S7 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the EX-S7.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and EX-S7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and EX-S7.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (147g)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
63
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (190 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Also Known as IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $140