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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X-T30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X-T30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Fujifilm X-T30

 ELPH 340 HS Fujifilm X-T30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 Fujifilm X-T30 ELPH 340 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2014Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X-T30

 ELPH 340 HS Fujifilm X-T30 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X-T30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the Fujifilm X-T30.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X-T30 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X-T30.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 340 HS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 340 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
82
focusing manually
excellent resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (147g)
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
excellent resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
63
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
80
good battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
46
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
excellent resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (147g)
36
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X-T30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSFujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Fujifilm X-T30
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-06 2019-02-14
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE 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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1280 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $899