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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Nikon S5200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 12 months later than the S5200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up vs the S5200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S5200

 ELPH 340 HS S5200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S5200 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S5200

 ELPH 340 HS S5200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS features external 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 S5200 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the S5200.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and S5200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 340 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon S5200 Travel photography factors
63
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (190 shots)
heavier than competition in class (147g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (160 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147g)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S5200
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix S5200
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-01-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures 160 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $130