Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS 16MP Digital Camera

The Canon Power Shot ELPH 340 HS digital camera is a creative force to be reckoned with. Its powerful 12x optical zoom puts you into the action from anywhere, ready to capture with the quality only Canon optics can deliver. Built-in Wi-Fi means you're always connected to your world, transferring images and video directly to popular social networking sites, mobile devices and your computer. You can also shoot remotely with a compatible smartphone or tablet to easily capture group photos, and connect wirelessly to a compatible Android device with a simple touch using built-in NFC (Near Field Communication). The high-resolution CMOS sensor combines with the DIGIC 4+ image processor giving you impressive image quality in all situations, including low light. With advanced features like 1080p full HD, Hybrid Auto and Smart AUTO, the Power Shot ELPH 340 HS captures the excitement of your everyday life with style.

The rear display is 3 inches in size and packs a 461k-dot resolution. It's bright and can be viewed from extreme angles; I had no issues using it outdoors on a sunny afternoon. It doesn't offer any sort of touch input, and it's not as sharp as the 921k-dot displays found on some other cameras, like the premium Canon PowerShot S120 £215.00 at Amazon. Extra resolution is useful for checking focus on images in the field, but for general review the 340 HS's display is adequate.

Canon's Wi-Fi feature set is quite good. The Elph 340 HS can transfer images to an iOS or Android device with ease; there's even NFC communication for quick pairing with compatible phones. In addition to transferring images directly to your phone, you can connect the Elph 340 HS to a network and post images directly to popular social networks, including Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter. There's a little bit of setup required for that, and you'll need to activate an account on the Canon Image Gateway service, but I was able to work through it in only a few minutes, without having to plug the Elph 340 HS into a computer. The camera guides you through all the steps, but it's not quite as elegant as just entering your password directly as you can with a Samsung compact like the DV150F.

Style that Connects

* Compatible with iOS versions 6.0/6.1/7.0, Android smartphone versions 2.3.3/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3 and Android tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3. Data charges may apply.
** With the download of the free Canon CameraWindow app. This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy-related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.
*** Compatible with Android devices version 4.0 or later.
Spectacular Lens Power for a Whole New Perspective
12x Optical Zoom
Share Images and Video Wherever and Whenever

Built-in Wi-Fi® makes sharing quick and easy
Remote Shooting
* Compatible with iOS versions 6.0/6.1/7.0, Android smartphone versions 2.3.3/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3 and Android tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3. Data charges may apply.
** This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.
# One-time registration is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo album.
Simply Tap to Connect

Built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) for easier Wi-Fi® connectivity
* This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.
** Compatible with Android devices version 4.0 or later.
Rethink Photography with Creative Shot
Creative Shot mode
Beautiful Images and Incredible Performance Start Here
16.0 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor
DIGIC 4+ Image Processor
Canon HS SYSTEM helps provide excellent low-light performance
Get the Complete HD Experience
Capture stunning 1080p Full HD video with a dedicated movie button
Share with a Single Touch
Mobile Device Connect Button
* Compatible with iOS versions 6.0/6.1/7.0, Android smartphone versions 2.3.3/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3 and Android tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3. Data charges may apply.
** This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.
Remember the Day in Crisp HD
Hybrid Auto
A Smarter Camera Means Better Photos and Videos
Smart AUTO

Slim and sleek with style to spare, the new PowerShot ELPH 340 HS camera is a creative force to be reckoned with. Its powerful 12x Optical Zoom puts you into the action from anywhere, ready to capture with the quality only Canon optics can deliver. Built-in Wi-Fi® means you're always connected to your world, transferring images and video directly to popular social networking sites, mobile devices* and your computer. You can also shoot remotely with a compatible smartphone or tablet** to easily capture group photos, and connect wirelessly to a compatible Android™ device*** with a simple touch using built-in NFC (Near Field Communication). The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS has Creative Shot mode, so you can discover the fun of creating artistic photos that are as unique as you are. The high-resolution 16.0 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combines with the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor to create the Canon HS SYSTEM, giving you impressive image quality in all situations, including low light. And with advanced features like 1080p Full HD video in MP4 format, Hybrid Auto and Smart AUTO that recognizes 32 predefined scenes, the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS captures the excitement of your everyday life with style.

The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS features a 12x Optical Zoom so spectacular shots are within your reach. You'll love the flexibility it gives you when shooting with an amazing range of 25–300mm (35mm equivalent) in a slim, compact camera. Plus, the Wide-Angle lens captures expansive image in every shot, adding depth, perspective and grandeur. Landscapes, city scenes, family shots and more all benefit from the extra width. Whether you're shooting wide group shots or zooming to the telephoto end, your images are assured to be bright and clear.

The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS camera is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi® technology for on-the-go convenience when you want to share your photos and videos, keeping friends and family up to date as events unfold in real time. The camera can connect directly to both iOS® and Android™ devices*, and upload images via the free Canon CameraWindow app** without a computer. Easily post your images to social networking and media sites – Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube™, Flickr® and now Google Drive™ – through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY# or save them to the online photo album to share anytime, anywhere. You can share your images with everyone or to selected groups, and even add comments. Sharing video is also easy with the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS, which records video in the easy-to-share MP4 format. The built-in Wi-Fi® technology on the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS also allows you to transfer images to other Wi-Fi® equipped PowerShot cameras or print your photos directly to a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) certified printer.

One-touch connection to your mobile device or computer is made possible on the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS with the camera's dedicated Mobile Device Connect Button. You can choose to transfer images to your smartphone or tablet for immediate sharing with the CameraWindow app**, or to your computer on the same network with Image Sync to make saving and organizing your images easier. When the camera finds a linked computer on the same wireless network, images are sent directly to it. Otherwise, images are temporarily stored on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY# then transferred once a connection is made, eliminating the need for cables.

With the built-in Wi-Fi® on the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS, you can use your smartphone or tablet* to remotely control the camera. Simply connect wirelessly to your device and access the free Canon CameraWindow app**. Your device will show a live image of the camera's capture – perfect for a commemorative group photo, wildlife shots and all kinds of situations. The camera's powerful zoom, flash, self-timer and shutter are all under your control, with images being saved to your camera.

The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS camera supports NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, eliminating the need to find and open the Canon CameraWindow app* on your mobile device. Simply touch the NFC icon on your camera to your compatible Android device**, and the CameraWindow app will launch automatically for quick, easy sharing of your images. Built-in NFC technology also makes it simpler to install the app. If the app hasn't been installed yet, once you touch the devices together for the first time, the download screen will display automatically.

Not only is the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS a stylish powerhouse, the camera also enables you to easily create artistic images with Creative Shot mode. In Creative Shot mode, the camera captures the original composition and automatically produces and saves five additional variations by using advanced Canon technologies to apply any of 46 filter options based on the individual scene, subject and exposure. Filter choices are grouped into Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural categories to make exploring the world of artistic photography fun and easy, or you can simply select Auto to access the full range of effects. With Creative Shot mode, the result is stunning artistic photos that are perfect for sharing.

The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS camera is equipped with a 16.0 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor to make even your everyday photography remarkable. The highest resolution CMOS sensor used in any PowerShot camera, the sensor takes in more light, so images are clear and beautifully detailed. High ISO shots are particularly impressive, with less noise and expanded dynamic range. And the 16.0 Megapixel resolution gives you the flexibility to be more creative with your shots: crop and enlarge any part of an image – you can be confident that the detail and resolution you need are there.

The new Canon DIGIC 4+ Image Processor powers the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS camera's advanced functions and capabilities, including Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, and Full HD video shooting at 30p in the easy-to-share MP4 format. Its accelerated processing speed creates fast, responsive performance, for a shooting experience that's easy and natural. The DIGIC 4+ Image Processor also enhances image quality in several ways. Processing of high ISO shots has been shortened by 60% compared to the DIGIC 4 Image Processor. This significantly reduces noise for brilliant color, smooth gradations, and beautiful detail even in low light. The processor also allows for the integration of electronic Dynamic IS. This advanced system compensates for multiple motion types, effectively preventing angular blur, shift blur, and blur caused by parallel movement and tilt shift. The result is images that are reliably sharp and clear at all lengths of the camera's powerful zoom. The processor's highly efficient design also extends battery life.

Packed in the slim body of the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS camera is the power to create images full of spectacular depth, detail and emotional resonance with the renowned Canon HS SYSTEM – a combination of the camera's 16.0 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and the new DIGIC 4+ Image Processor. With the Canon HS SYSTEM, you'll experience excellent tracking performance even in low light, and achieve gorgeous still image quality at ISO speeds up to ISO 3200; beautiful low-light shots are possible with minimal noise and maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas.

The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS not only preserves your memories in video with spectacular realism, but does it in a format that makes them easy to share. You can simply touch the dedicated movie button to start and stop video recording, so you're always ready to capture the moment as it happens. The camera records in stunningly realistic 1080p Full HD, so even when played back on a big-screen HDTV, your videos are crystal clear, with smooth action and beautifully natural color. On the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS, video can be captured at 30 frames per second in MP4 format. MP4 videos are perfectly sized for quick online sharing – whether you're showing friends and family what you have been up to or posting status updates on social networking sites.

It's now easier than ever to connect your PowerShot ELPH 340 HS camera to an iOS® or Android™ device* using the Mobile Device Connect Button. The button allows you to choose to transfer images to your smartphone or tablet for immediate sharing with the CameraWindow app**, or to your computer on the same network with Image Sync to make saving and organizing your images easier. Once your device is registered on the camera, simply press the Mobile Device Connect button for easy connection.

By connecting to a smartphone with the CameraWindow app using the Mobile Device Connect Button, you can browse and share images while still leaving the camera inside a bag. It is also possible to turn off the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS quickly and easily, directly from a smartphone. Once your camera is linked to your computer on the same wireless network, you can automatically transfer images to it, for easy saving and organizing of your photos. The Mobile Device Connect Button is great for quick and easy sharing from a fun day out with friends and family.

The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS camera features Hybrid Auto, which records up to four seconds of video every time you shoot a still image, then automatically joins the clips and pictures* into a video that captures the essence of special days: vacations, important occasions, or any time you're shooting many shots in a day. With Hybrid Auto, this “highlight reel” is stunningly beautiful. Hybrid Auto automatically recognizes the scene and optimizes camera settings to capture the highest possible image quality. The resulting 720p HD video is properly exposed, crisp and steady.

* Pictures can be withheld from the resulting video via menu settings.

Sophisticated Canon technology that makes getting that great shot as simple as pressing the shutter button, Smart AUTO automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject. On the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS, detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations. The camera then makes optimal settings to ensure the best possible image capture, whether you're shooting stills or video. Smart AUTO also includes Advanced Subject Detection, which allows the camera to detect and track non-human moving subjects like animals and vehicles. With Smart AUTO, all you have to do is frame your shot and capture away.