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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 265 HS
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the S80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was announced 3 years after the S80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up against the S80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S80

 ELPH 340 HS S80 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 S80 ELPH 340 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k461kSharper display (+358k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S80

 ELPH 340 HS S80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS features external dimensions 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 S80 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the S80.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and S80.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 340 HS to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S80 Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S80 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
63
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (190 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
offers touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S80 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
36
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSNikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Nikon Coolpix S80
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-09-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
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 photos 150 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $191