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Nikon L120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Comparison

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Nikon L120

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

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Canon ELPH 340 HS

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Nikon L120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Nikon and Canon. Nikon L120 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Canon ELPH 340 HS was launched in January 2014. As you can see, L120 is 3 years older than ELPH 340 HS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon L120 has a 14.0 MP and Canon ELPH 340 HS has a 16.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L120 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 431g. 110 x 77 x 78 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix L110 Compare

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 fps 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 L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L120 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 461k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
330 shots vs 190 shots 140 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
525mm vs 300mm 225 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
21× vs 12× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.10 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.80 vs 7.00 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
6.0m vs 4.0m 2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
2.01µm2 vs 1.76µm2 14% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS over Nikon Coolpix L120
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
Continuous Shooting
4.0fps vs 1.0fps 3 fps faster
Weight
147 g vs 431 g 284 g lighter
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 L120 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Focal Length - Tele
525mm vs 300mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L120 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
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.80 vs 7.00 Slow lenses at tele
Nikon L120 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 L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L120 has external dimensions of 110 x 77 x 78 mm (4.33 x 3.03 x 3.07″) and weighs 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 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 L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS. Canon ELPH 340 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 56mm thinner than Nikon L120.

Nikon L120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.

Nikon L120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.
Nikon L120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon L120 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 significantly lighter (284g ) than the Nikon L120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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L120
ELPH 340 HS
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix L120 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

Nikon L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon L120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS: Sensor Comparison

Nikon L120 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Canon ELPH 340 HS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor.

Below you can see the L120 and ELPH 340 HS sensor size comparison.

Nikon L120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Cameras


Nikon L120 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. On the other hand, since Nikon L120 has 14% larger pixel area compared to Canon ELPH 340 HS, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon L120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L120 features a 25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 21× zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 340 HS features a 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 12× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 25mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, Nikon L120 is faster than Canon ELPH 340 HS at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon L120 has 225mm longer reach than the Canon ELPH 340 HS. At f5.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L120
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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L120
ELPH 340 HS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

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L120
ELPH 340 HS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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L120
ELPH 340 HS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L120 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 L120 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
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 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 L120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
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
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 L120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
525 mm Tele Lens
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: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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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 L120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
21.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
431g
Body Thickness 78mm
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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 L120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
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
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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
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Nikon L120 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 L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 L120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS scores compare:

Nikon L120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #216 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #792 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon ELPH 340 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #14 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #707 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 340 HS has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon L120 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Nikon L120 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix L120 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Brand Nikon Canon
Announced 2011-02-09 2014-01-06
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 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 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-525 mm (21×) 25-300 mm (12×)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.8 F3.6-7.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 921k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 m 4.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 4.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
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 431g 147g
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm 100 x 58 x 22mm
Battery Life 330 shots 190 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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