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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 265 HS
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was announced 3 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up vs the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Samsung PL210

 ELPH 340 HS PL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 PL210 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung PL210

 ELPH 340 HS PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS features external measurements 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 Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the PL210.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and PL210.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 340 HS to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 340 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
63
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (190 shots)
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
70
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging information
Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147g)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Samsung PL210
Also Known as IXUS 265 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $200