Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX10

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced 2 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony TX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and TX10.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 340 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.