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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 4 years later than the W350 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up vs the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Sony W350

 ELPH 340 HS W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 W350 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony W350

 ELPH 340 HS W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the W350.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and W350.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (147g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
63
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (190 per charge)
more heavy than competition (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (190 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Sony W350
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147g)
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $200