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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Casio EX-Z800, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 3 years after the EX-Z800 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 340 HS grades versus the EX-Z800 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-Z800

 ELPH 340 HS EX-Z800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 EX-Z800 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio EX-Z800

 ELPH 340 HS EX-Z800 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z800 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Casio EX-Z800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the EX-Z800.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and EX-Z800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and EX-Z800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 340 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography information
63
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
heavier than competitors (147g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (147g)
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quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-08-03
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $150