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 Samsung ST6500 and Canon ELPH 340 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung ST6500 has external dimensions of 102 x 57 x 19 mm (4.02 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs (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 Samsung ST6500 and the Canon ELPH 340 HS. Samsung ST6500 is 1mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Canon ELPH 340 HS but it is also 2mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Samsung ST6500 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung ST6500 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.
Samsung ST6500 is 147g lighter than the Canon ELPH 340 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Samsung ST6500 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 Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung ST6500 and Canon ELPH 340 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.