Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony A350

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony A350, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively close but the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 340 HS was revealed 5 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and A350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and A350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 340 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 340 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.