Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX1

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 340 HS was revealed 4 years after the TX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up against the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS enjoys 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 Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the TX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and TX1.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 340 HS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.