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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was manufactured 13 months earlier than the S6900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the S6900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S6900

 ELPH 340 HS S6900 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S6900 ELPH 340 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S6900

 ELPH 340 HS S6900 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the S6900.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and S6900 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and S6900.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 340 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S6900 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (147g)
62
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon S6900 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S6900
63
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 CIPA)
heavier than others (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 shots)
more heavy than competitors (181 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6900 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than others (147g)
70
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (181 grams)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S6900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix S6900
Also called as IXUS 265 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 181 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 photographs 180 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $199 $190