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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(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 referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and S4000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 3 years after the S4000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the S4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S4000

 ELPH 340 HS S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S4000 ELPH 340 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S4000

 ELPH 340 HS S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS features physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the S4000.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and S4000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and S4000.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography advice
Nikon S4000 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (147 grams)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S4000
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S4000 Travel photography highlights
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resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (190 per charge)
more heavy than others (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S4000
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (147 grams)
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relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S4000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix S4000
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 131 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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