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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the A10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 24 months prior to the A10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the A10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon A10

 ELPH 340 HS A10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 A10 ELPH 340 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon A10

 ELPH 340 HS A10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS features external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon A10 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the A10.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and A10 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and A10.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged ELPH 340 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon A10 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Nikon A10
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decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (190 shots)
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon A10
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (190 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging features
Nikon A10 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon A10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix A10
Also Known as IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-06 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $90