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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 265 HS
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 4 years after the W320 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Sony W320

 ELPH 340 HS W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 W320 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony W320

 ELPH 340 HS W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the W320.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and W320.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 340 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Sports photography with Sony W320
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Sony W320
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also called as IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $269