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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Released September 2013
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and S02 (13MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 340 HS was revealed 5 months after the S02 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up against the S02 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S02

 ELPH 340 HS S02 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S02 ELPH 340 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S02

 ELPH 340 HS S02 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has specifications of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the S02.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and S02.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 340 HS using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will give greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S02 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Street photography with Nikon S02
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (147g)
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S02 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon S02 Travel photography factors
63
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S02 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S02
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S02
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix S02
Also called as IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 1.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 100g (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One -
Launch pricing $199 $177