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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 265 HS
Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and M320 (9MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and M320 (1/2.5") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 5 years after the M320 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the M320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Kodak M320

 ELPH 340 HS M320 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 M320 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M320

 ELPH 340 HS M320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Kodak M320 has dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the M320.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and M320 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and M320.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 340 HS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will show more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 340 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography information
Kodak M320 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography advice
Kodak M320 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Kodak M320
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Kodak M320
63
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (190 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with Kodak M320
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M320 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M320
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSKodak EasyShare M320
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Kodak EasyShare M320
Other name IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3472 x 2604
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 34-102mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $39