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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was manufactured 24 months prior to the TG-870 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up against the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Olympus TG-870

 ELPH 340 HS TG-870 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 TG-870 ELPH 340 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2014More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Olympus TG-870

 ELPH 340 HS TG-870 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the TG-870.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and TG-870.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 340 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography details
Olympus TG-870 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
63
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (190 shots)
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
heavier than average (221g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
46
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
50
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
32
pretty wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than average (221 grams)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Olympus TG-870
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSOlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Also called as IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $199 $280