Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W570

Here is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was announced 3 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the W570.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and W570.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 340 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.