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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 340 HS was manufactured 3 years after the S1100pj which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up against the S1100pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 340 HS S1100pj 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 42 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S1100pj ELPH 340 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 340 HS S1100pj 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1100pj has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the S1100pj.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and S1100pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and S1100pj.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S1100pj
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 shots)
heavier than competition (147g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (180 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging info
Nikon S1100pj Vlogging info
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (147g)
29
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (180g)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Also called as IXUS 265 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $399