Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm XF1

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm XF1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 340 HS was manufactured 16 months later than the Fujifilm XF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 340 HS grades versus the Fujifilm XF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm XF1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got 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) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the Fujifilm XF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 340 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.