Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S630

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S630, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was released 4 years after the S630 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S630 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS grades versus the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Nikon Coolpix S630. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS features outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the S630.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and S630.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.