Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST80
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 340 HS was announced 4 years after the ST80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Samsung ST80
ELPH 340 HS | ST80 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
ST80 | ELPH 340 HS | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST80
ELPH 340 HS | ST80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the ST80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and ST80.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 340 HS to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Samsung ST80 |
Also Known as | IXUS 265 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 pounds) | 118g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $199 | $249 |