Best Digital Cameras - 2 to 4 Frames Frames Per Second, 1 to 215 Images Battery Life

Cameras like the ELPH 340 are a reason why smartphones are winning the compact point-and-shoot war – there just aren’t enough cool features.

Has shooting modes for every type of photographer from casual to advanced

Sharp lens, 20x zoom range

Quicker GPS and better image quality

Finger rail grip, Better than average noise control

Image quality is slightly better than on the previous SX260

Maintaining good-to-excellent photo quality

Sharp lens, Good quality at high ISOs

Solid image quality in a pocketable body

Compact, Easy to use, First rate optics, Excellent image quality

Simple point-and-shoot

Sharp lens, Excellent high ISO performance, Wi-Fi

Good image quality and innovative design

Creative Shot Mode, Wi-Fi, Fun

8x zoom lens, Compact. Inexpensive, Sharp images

In this price point, image quality is above average

Inexpensive, Solid construction, Sharp photos

Pictures are good, sharp and well

Compact lightweight body

Compact design despite large zoom

Big lens, small body

Very sharp lens, APS-C Foveon image sensor

Excellent image-making device

Tremendous still image quality at and below ISO 400

Highly specialised camera that will suit a limited audience

Solid overall image quality

Very high dynamic range

Good looks, Excellent image quality