Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 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
- Released January 2014
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 265 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Nikon Coolpix S230. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S230
ELPH 340 HS | S230 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
S230 | ELPH 340 HS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S230
ELPH 340 HS | S230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S230 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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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 |