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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z71
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and FujiFilm Z70, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and Z70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 340 HS was revealed 3 years after the Z70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up vs the Z70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the FujiFilm Z70

 ELPH 340 HS Z70 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 Z70 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and FujiFilm Z70

 ELPH 340 HS Z70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm Z70 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and FujiFilm Z70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the Z70.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and Z70 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and Z70.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 340 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm Z70 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography info
FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography info
63
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
46
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and FujiFilm Z70
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSFujiFilm FinePix Z70
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS FujiFilm FinePix Z70
Also called as IXUS 265 HS FinePix Z71
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $130