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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 265 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 3 years after the EX-Z16 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 340 HS scores versus the EX-Z16 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 ELPH 340 HS EX-Z16 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 EX-Z16 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 ELPH 340 HS EX-Z16 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the EX-Z16.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and EX-Z16 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and EX-Z16.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 340 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 340 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (147g)
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
63
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
more heavy than average (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (147g)
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch -
Display resolution 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 848x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $100