Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Casio EX-Z35, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 3 years later than the EX-Z35 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the EX-Z35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z35 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the EX-Z35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and EX-Z35 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and EX-Z35.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 340 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.