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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Samsung ST30

 ELPH 340 HS ST30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 ST30 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST30

 ELPH 340 HS ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (147 grams)
54
lighter than competition in class (87g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung ST30 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
63
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (190 shots)
heavier than average (147 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung ST30 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than average (147g)
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Samsung ST30
Also Known as IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video data 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 147g (0.32 lbs) 87g (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $55