Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon 1 J1

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon 1 J1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and 1 J1 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 24 months after the 1 J1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the 1 J1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Nikon 1 J1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon 1 J1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the 1 J1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and 1 J1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and 1 J1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 340 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 340 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.