Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2

Here, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") have totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 340 HS was revealed 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm XQ2 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up against the Fujifilm XQ2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Fujifilm XQ2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ2 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm XQ2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the Fujifilm XQ2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 340 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 340 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.