Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W810

Lets look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was manufactured within a month of the W810 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up vs the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 340 HS and the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and W810.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.