Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 340 HS was brought out 2 months later than the Fujifilm XQ1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 340 HS grades vs the Fujifilm XQ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Fujifilm XQ1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has outer 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 XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 340 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.