Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus VG-145

On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 2 years after the VG-145 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up vs the VG-145 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS features outside dimensions 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 VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the VG-145.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and VG-145.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 340 HS to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.