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 W550 and Canon ELPH 340 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony W550 has external dimensions of 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75″) and weighs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 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 W550 and the Canon ELPH 340 HS. Sony W550 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Canon ELPH 340 HS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony W550 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony W550 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.
Sony W550 is significantly lighter (37g ) than the Canon ELPH 340 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 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 W550 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.