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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830

Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 265 HS
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was introduced at a similar time to the W830 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up versus the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Sony W830

		

		

			
 ELPH 340 HS W830 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

		

		

			
 W830 ELPH 340 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony W830

		

		

			
 ELPH 340 HS W830 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers outside 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) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony W830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the W830.
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 340 HS and W830.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography information
Sony W830 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
38
 MP count good (20MP)
 provides face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Street photography with Sony W830
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than average in class (147g)
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (190 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
63
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery life (190 CIPA)
 heavier than average in class (147 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W830
46
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery life (190 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Sony W830
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 no external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (147 grams)
32
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic support
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony W830 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony W830
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Alternate name IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 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 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 147 grams (0.32 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $128