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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9

Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 265 HS
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was revealed 3 years after the TX9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up versus the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Sony TX9

		

		

			
 ELPH 340 HS TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

		

		

			
 TX9 ELPH 340 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony TX9

		

		

			
 ELPH 340 HS TX9 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides exterior dimensions 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 TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the TX9.
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and TX9.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 340 HS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 340 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
27
 focusing manually
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
 Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than others (147g)
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX9
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (190 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
63
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (190 per charge)
 more heavy than others (147 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
60
 boasts focus by touch
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (149g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
46
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery (190 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
41
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than others (147g)
32
 decently wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
 heavier than average in class (149g)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony TX9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony TX9
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Otherwise known as IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $799