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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 265 HS
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 5 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up against the FE-45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Olympus FE-45

 ELPH 340 HS FE-45 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 FE-45 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Olympus FE-45

 ELPH 340 HS FE-45 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the FE-45.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and FE-45.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 340 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (147 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
63
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
heavier than competition (147g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
46
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (147 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSOlympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Olympus FE-45
Also called as IXUS 265 HS -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
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