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 Sony HX50V and Canon ELPH 340 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX50V has external dimensions of 108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5″) and weighs 272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 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 Sony HX50V and the Canon ELPH 340 HS. Canon ELPH 340 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 16mm thinner than Sony HX50V.
Comparison image of the Sony HX50V and the Canon ELPH 340 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX50V and Canon ELPH 340 HS.
Comparison image of the Sony HX50V and the Canon ELPH 340 HS Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX50V and Canon ELPH 340 HS.
Top View Comparison image of the Sony HX50V and the 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 (125g ) than the Sony HX50V which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V 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
Sony HX50V 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.
