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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Ricoh GR, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is very similar but the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 9 months later than the GR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up vs the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Ricoh GR

 ELPH 340 HS GR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2013Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 GR ELPH 340 HS 
Display resolution1230k461kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Ricoh GR

 ELPH 340 HS GR 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the GR.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and GR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and GR.

Clearly, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The ELPH 340 HS has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more modern ELPH 340 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography features
Ricoh GR Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (245g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
45
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Travel photography advice
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (147g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography info
Ricoh GR Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Ricoh GR
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSRicoh GR
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Ricoh GR
Also called IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 300s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life 190 photos 290 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $971