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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 17 months after the S6400 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the S6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S6400

 ELPH 340 HS S6400 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S6400 ELPH 340 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S6400

 ELPH 340 HS S6400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the S6400.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and S6400.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 340 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (147g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
63
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 per charge)
heavier than others in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
63
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (160 shots)
heavier than others (150 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging features
Nikon S6400 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than others (150 grams)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S6400
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix S6400
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 160 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $500