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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 340 HS was released at a similar time to the WX220 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 340 HS grades vs the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Sony WX220

 ELPH 340 HS WX220 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 WX220 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony WX220

 ELPH 340 HS WX220 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the WX220.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and WX220.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX220 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX220 Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (147g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also referred to as IXUS 265 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 210 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $199 $198