Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S7000

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was brought out 13 months prior to the S7000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the S7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Nikon Coolpix S7000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Nikon S7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has outside 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) and the Nikon S7000 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the S7000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and S7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and S7000.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older ELPH 340 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.