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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 265 HS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 23 months after the TX66 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Sony TX66

 ELPH 340 HS TX66 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 TX66 ELPH 340 HS 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony TX66

 ELPH 340 HS TX66 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got external 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the TX66.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and TX66.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX66 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Street photography with Sony TX66
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX66
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Travel photography with Sony TX66
63
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
72
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
includes touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography details
Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (190 shots)
no Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Sony TX66
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (147g)
36
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also called IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $350