Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Sony W350
ELPH 340 HS | W350 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
W350 | ELPH 340 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony W350
ELPH 340 HS | W350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |