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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and S01 (10MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") feature different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 340 HS was brought out 7 months later than the S01 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up versus the S01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S01

 ELPH 340 HS S01 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S01 ELPH 340 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S01

 ELPH 340 HS S01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has proportions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the S01.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and S01 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and S01.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 340 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S01 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Street photography with Nikon S01
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
55
lighter than others in class (96g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S01 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Travel photography camera
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
55
lighter than others in class (96g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (190 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S01 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S01 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
27
touchscreen enabled
lighter than others in class (96g)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S01
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix S01
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 96 grams (0.21 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 190 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single -
Cost at launch $199 $170