- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
Differences
Canon 340 HS advantages over Canon T6s
Canon T6s advantages over Canon 340 HS
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.72
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
1040k
vs
461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
24.2
vs
16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Longer exposure
30
vs
15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
4.8 fps
vs
3.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Servo AF in Live View; Quick Control Dial & top-plate LCD screen.
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Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No 60p video frame rate.
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Read our Canon T6s Review
The Competition
Compared to Fujifilm T550
Canon
340 HS
Fujifilm
T550
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Built-in Wi-Fi
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Manual focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Larger sensor
Compared to Canon 350 HS
Canon
340 HS
Canon
350 HS
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HDMI out
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Faster JPEG shooting
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Larger sensor
Compared to Canon 360 HS
Canon
340 HS
Canon
360 HS
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More pixels
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Faster JPEG shooting
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Larger sensor
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Tilt-swivel screen
Compared to Pentax K-70
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
Compared to Canon 77D
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Larger sensor
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Fast startup
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Built-in Bluetooth