Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST6500

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 3 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS scores versus the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in 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) and the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the ST6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and ST6500.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 340 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.