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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 265 HS
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung WB2200F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was revealed within a month of the WB2200F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

 ELPH 340 HS WB2200F 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 WB2200F ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung WB2200F

 ELPH 340 HS WB2200F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the WB2200F.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and WB2200F is 95 and 59 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography details
Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (147g)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
63
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (190 shots)
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
46
manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (147g)
25
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (708 grams)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Samsung WB2200F
Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 708 grams (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $599