Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-E2

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X-E2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 340 HS was released very close to the Fujifilm X-E2 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS grades versus the Fujifilm X-E2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Fujifilm X-E2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has physical 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 Fujifilm X-E2 has dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X-E2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the Fujifilm X-E2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X-E2 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X-E2.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ELPH 340 HS comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult.