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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 4 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 340 HS Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 Fujifilm J30 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 340 HS Fujifilm J30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the Fujifilm J30.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm J30.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 340 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm J30 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (147g)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography info
63
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (190 per charge)
more heavy than average (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (147g)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also called IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 56 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $199 $150