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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 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 S220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S220

 ELPH 340 HS S220 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S220 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S220

 ELPH 340 HS S220 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S220 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Street photography with Nikon S220
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S220
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S220
63
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S220 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging details
Nikon S220 Vlogging details
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S220
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