Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 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
- Revealed January 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 265 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Nikon Coolpix S80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Nikon S80
ELPH 340 HS | S80 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
S80 | ELPH 340 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+358k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S80
ELPH 340 HS | S80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Nikon S80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon S80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Nikon Coolpix S80 | |
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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 |