• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Canon 340 HS advantages over Fujifilm X-T1

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 46 mm
    Thinner

Fujifilm X-T1 advantages over Canon 340 HS

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.82 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.3 fps vs 3.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent image quality; Solid, weather-sealed body; Retro design that actually makes sense in a digital camera; Very low viewfinder lag for single-servo shooting; Fast burst shooting with great buffer depths; In-camera Wi-Fi connectivity

  • Exposure compensation dial is easily bumped; Four-way controller buttons are hard to press; Significant viewfinder lag for burst shooting; No raw files above ISO 6,400; Default settings strongly limit JPEG dynamic range

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm T550

Canon 340 HS
Fujifilm T550
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm T550
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash

Compared to Samsung NX30

Canon 340 HS
Samsung NX30
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Fujifilm X-T1
Samsung NX30
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Canon 340 HS
Canon 350 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon 350 HS
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • NFC

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Canon 340 HS
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Canon 340 HS
Canon 360 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon 360 HS
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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