Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 340 HS was released 3 years after the ST30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up versus the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and ST30.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 340 HS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 340 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.