Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon B500 and Canon ELPH 340 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon B500 has external dimensions of 114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74″) and weighs 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 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 the Nikon B500 and the Canon ELPH 340 HS. Canon ELPH 340 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 20mm shorter and 73mm thinner than Nikon B500.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon B500 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon B500 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.
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 significantly lighter (394g ) than the Nikon B500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix B500 nor Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS (IXUS 265 HS) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, 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 Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon B500 and Canon ELPH 340 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon B500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon ELPH 340 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to B500.