Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST90
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST90 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
- Launched January 2014
- Additionally Known as IXUS 265 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST90 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 3 years after the ST90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Samsung ST90
ELPH 340 HS | ST90 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
ST90 | ELPH 340 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung ST90
ELPH 340 HS | ST90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the ST90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and ST90.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 340 HS to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Samsung ST90 |
Also Known as | IXUS 265 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $199 | $150 |