Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL225

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was announced 4 years after the TL225 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 340 HS scores versus the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the TL225.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and TL225.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 340 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.