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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 4 years after the ST100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Samsung ST100

 ELPH 340 HS ST100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 ST100 ELPH 340 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST100

 ELPH 340 HS ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers external 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 Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the ST100.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and ST100.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (147g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
63
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (190 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (147g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
60
includes touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (147g)
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Samsung ST100
Also called IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $199 $250