That is what my research found about the models. I weighed up the fact that it comes with an inset table that I saw today which was sturdy, it is slightly stronger and my Mum has had experience with the Elna and Janome and she prefers the Janome. Apparently both can be touchy at times but the Elna can have a tendency to errors with small amounts of dust.
Plus, hubby said the Janome and as he is paying for it I think I have been 'told'...lol.