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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 2 years after the S4100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up vs the S4100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S4100

 ELPH 340 HS S4100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S4100 ELPH 340 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S4100

 ELPH 340 HS S4100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Nikon S4100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the S4100.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and S4100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and S4100.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 340 HS to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography advice
Nikon S4100 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S4100
33
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography details
Nikon S4100 Travel photography details
63
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (190 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S4100
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
33
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S4100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix S4100
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-02-09
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 147g (0.32 lb) -
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 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 photos 190 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $140