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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 265 HS
Kodak M340
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
  • 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Kodak M340, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and M340 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was brought out 5 years later than the M340 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up against the M340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Kodak M340

 ELPH 340 HS M340 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 M340 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M340

 ELPH 340 HS M340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides outer 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) whilst the Kodak M340 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the M340.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and M340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and M340.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 340 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography info
Kodak M340 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography info
Kodak M340 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography advice
Kodak M340 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M340 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak M340 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging info
Kodak M340 Vlogging info
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M340
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSKodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Kodak EasyShare M340
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 115g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $130