Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Nikon Coolpix S02. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S02
ELPH 340 HS | S02 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
S02 | ELPH 340 HS | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S02
ELPH 340 HS | S02 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | September 2013 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S02 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Nikon Coolpix S02 | |
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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 |