Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S3700
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as IXUS 265 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2015

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S3700 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 12 months before the S3700 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the S3700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S3700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Nikon S3700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S3700
ELPH 340 HS | S3700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
S3700 | ELPH 340 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S3700
ELPH 340 HS | S3700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S3700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the S3700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and S3700.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3700 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older ELPH 340 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Nikon Coolpix S3700 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 265 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 gr (0.32 lb) | 118 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $199 | $175 |