Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 5 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS scores versus the EX-Z400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides outer 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 Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Casio EX-Z400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the EX-Z400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and EX-Z400 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and EX-Z400.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.