Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was revealed 2 years later than the EX-ZS15 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the EX-ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS15 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the EX-ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and EX-ZS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and EX-ZS15.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 340 HS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 340 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.