Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-860

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was released 13 months earlier than the TG-860 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up against the TG-860 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS comes with outer 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) and the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Olympus TG-860 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the TG-860.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and TG-860 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and TG-860.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged ELPH 340 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.