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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 265 HS
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the A100 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 24 months prior to the A100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon A100

 ELPH 340 HS A100 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 A100 ELPH 340 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon A100

 ELPH 340 HS A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the A100.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and A100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 340 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon A100 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography factors
Nikon A100 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Nikon A100
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.1 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography details
Nikon A100 Travel photography details
63
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (190 shots)
heavier than competition (147 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
70
better than average battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon A100 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (147g)
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon A100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix A100
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.1 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $162