Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX55

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was released 2 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has physical 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 TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and TX55.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 340 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.