Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon L31

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the L31 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was announced 12 months before the L31 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the L31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Nikon Coolpix L31. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Nikon L31 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the L31.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and L31 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and L31.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged ELPH 340 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.