Reasons to choose PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Released in 2014, PowerShot ELPH 340 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 147 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
vs Canon PowerShot N
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot ELPH 340 HS28 mm²
PowerShot N- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and PowerShot N have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot ELPH 340 HSMetricPowerShot N
16 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
147 gWeight195 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStoragemicroSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Battery Pack NB-11L/NB-11LHBatteryLithium-Ion NB-9L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and PowerShot N have the same sensor area. The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS has the lighter body. The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot N
Released in 2013, PowerShot N has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 195 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.