Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX100V

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was released 3 years after the TX100V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the TX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and TX100V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 340 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.