Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S6900
ELPH 340 HS | S6900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
S6900 | ELPH 340 HS | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2014 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S6900
ELPH 340 HS | S6900 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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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 |