Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX20

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was released 23 months later than the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the TX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and TX20.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 340 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.