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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(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
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 3 years after the T99 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Sony T99

 ELPH 340 HS T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 T99 ELPH 340 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony T99

 ELPH 340 HS T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the T99.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and T99.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony T99 Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Sony T99
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
31
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony T99
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Alternate name IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $179