Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung SL620

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 4 years after the SL620 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 340 HS grades vs the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Samsung SL620. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS features outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the SL620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and SL620.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.