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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S70

 ELPH 340 HS S70 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k288kClearer screen (+173k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S70 ELPH 340 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"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 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S70 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography information
Nikon S70 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (147 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography features
Nikon S70 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S70
63
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (190 shots)
heavier than competition (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S70 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (147 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S70
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S70
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