Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Leica X Vario

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Leica X Vario, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the X Vario (16MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and X Vario (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 7 months after the X Vario so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS scores versus the X Vario for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Leica X Vario. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Leica X Vario Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Leica X Vario has dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Leica X Vario in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the X Vario.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and X Vario is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and X Vario.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 340 HS features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The younger ELPH 340 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.