Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W530
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W530 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
- Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W530 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 3 years after the W530 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology 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 concise introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W530 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Sony W530
ELPH 340 HS | W530 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
W530 | ELPH 340 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony W530
ELPH 340 HS | W530 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and W530.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 340 HS to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 340 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W530 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Also called as | IXUS 265 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 lb) | 113g (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $199 | $269 |