Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
- Alternative Name is IXUS 265 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and S70 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ELPH 340 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the S70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the S70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Nikon Coolpix S70. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S70
ELPH 340 HS | S70 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 288k | Clearer screen (+173k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
S70 | ELPH 340 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S70
ELPH 340 HS | S70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS comes with physical 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) whilst the Nikon S70 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Nikon S70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the S70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and S70 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and S70.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
Also called | IXUS 265 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 288k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $290 |