Nikon A10 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Comparison

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Nikon A10

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon ELPH 340 HS

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon A10 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing A10 and ELPH 340 HS, two Ultracompact cameras from Nikon and Canon. Nikon A10 was introduced to market in January 2016 and Canon ELPH 340 HS was launched in January 2014. As you can see, ELPH 340 HS is 2 years older than A10. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon A10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-01-14

16MP - 1/2.3' CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1600

26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

1.2fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

160g. 96 x 59 x 29 mm

Canon ELPH 340 HS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-06

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

4.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1920 x 1280 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

147g. 100 x 58 x 22 mm

Also known as IXUS 265 HS

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix A10 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS

Battery Life	200 shots vs 190 shots	10 more frames with a single charge
Max Aperture - Wide	3.20 vs 3.60	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	6.50 vs 7.00	faster lens at tele

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS over Nikon Coolpix A10

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	461k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	4.0fps vs 1.2fps	2.8 fps faster
Weight	147 g vs 160 g	13 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 26mm	1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	300mm vs 130mm	170 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	12× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage	4.0m vs 3.6m	0.4m longer range
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1280 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix A10 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix A10 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 461k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	6.50 vs 7.00	Slow lenses at tele

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Nikon A10 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon A10 has external dimensions of 96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 340 HS has external dimensions of 100 x 58 x 22 mm (3.93 x 2.27 x 0.88″) and weighs 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS. Canon ELPH 340 HS is 1mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Nikon A10 but it is also 4mm wider.

Comparison image of Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.

Comparison image of Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 340 HS is 13g lighter than the Nikon A10 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

A10

ELPH 340 HS

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

A10

ELPH 340 HS

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix A10 nor Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS (IXUS 265 HS) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon ELPH 340 HS's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon A10's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon A10 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Nikon A10's sensor is 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Canon ELPH 340 HS's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ).

Since Canon ELPH 340 HS's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Nikon A10.

Below you can see the A10 and ELPH 340 HS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Cameras

Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon A10 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon A10 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 340 HS features a 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 12× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 340 HS has 1mm wider coverage than the Nikon A10. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.20, Nikon A10 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 340 HS has 170mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon A10. However, with a max aperture of f6.50, Nikon A10 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

A10

ELPH 340 HS

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

A10

ELPH 340 HS

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

A10

ELPH 340 HS

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

A10

ELPH 340 HS

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon A10 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon A10 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Street Photography

GOOD

Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Nikon A10 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.2fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Wireless Connection
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 190 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f7.00
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Nikon A10 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
160g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
147g
Body Thickness 22mm
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon A10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Nikon A10 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon A10 and Canon ELPH 340 HS scores compare:

Nikon A10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #73 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1011 out of 1234 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 340 HS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #14 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #718 out of 1234 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 340 HS has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon A10 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon A10 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix A10	Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Announced	2016-01-14	2014-01-06
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS
Size	1/2.3'	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	26-130 mm (5×)	25-300 mm (12×)
Max Aperture	F3.2-6.5	F3.6-7.0
Macro Focus Range	10cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.7"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Digital only	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.60 m (at Auto ISO)	4.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.2 fps	4.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1280
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	160g	147g
Dimensions	96 x 59 x 29mm	100 x 58 x 22mm
Battery Life	200 shots	190 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction