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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was revealed 4 years later than the TL320 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Samsung TL320

 ELPH 340 HS TL320 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 TL320 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung TL320

 ELPH 340 HS TL320 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS features 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 TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the TL320.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and TL320.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 340 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL320
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
63
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (190 shots)
heavier than competition in class (147g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging details
Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung TL320
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSamsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Samsung TL320
Alternative name IXUS 265 HS WB1000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $380