Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Released February 2009

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and S220 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 340 HS was brought out 4 years after the S220 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the S220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Nikon Coolpix S220. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Nikon S220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S220
ELPH 340 HS | S220 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
S220 | ELPH 340 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S220
ELPH 340 HS | S220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S220 has dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the S220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and S220 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and S220.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Nikon Coolpix S220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Nikon Coolpix S220 |
Also Known as | IXUS 265 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 2000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | 100 gr (0.22 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $56 |