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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 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 referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and S230 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 4 years after the S230 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the S230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S230

 ELPH 340 HS S230 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S230 ELPH 340 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S230

 ELPH 340 HS S230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the S230.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and S230.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 340 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (147g)
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S230 Travel photography advice
63
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (190 shots)
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S230 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S230
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S230
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix S230
Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 2000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 115 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $150