Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus VG-110

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was manufactured 2 years after the VG-110 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 340 HS grades vs the VG-110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the VG-110.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and VG-110.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 340 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.