Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Casio TRYX

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio TRYX, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and TRYX (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was announced 3 years after the TRYX which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 340 HS scores versus the TRYX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides external 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 TRYX has measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Casio TRYX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the TRYX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and TRYX is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and TRYX.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 340 HS to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.