Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M381

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and M381 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the M381 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS grades vs the M381 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Kodak EasyShare M381. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Kodak M381 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has outer measurements 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 Kodak M381 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M381 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the M381.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and M381.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 340 HS to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.