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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 4 years after the EX-Z550 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the EX-Z550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 340 HS EX-Z550 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 EX-Z550 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 340 HS EX-Z550 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio EX-Z550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the EX-Z550.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and EX-Z550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and EX-Z550.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 340 HS to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 340 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (147 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
63
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
heavier than competition (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (147 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Also called as IXUS 265 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $199 $149