Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm X70

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Fujifilm X70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 340 HS was brought out 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm X70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the Fujifilm X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers outside dimensions 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 X70 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the Fujifilm X70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X70 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm X70.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 340 HS features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The older ELPH 340 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.