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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 24 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 ELPH 340 HS GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ELPH 340 HS 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 ELPH 340 HS GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 340 HS comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more recent ELPH 340 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
48
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
63
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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really wide (24mm)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Alternative name IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $871