Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS

Below, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 130 versus Canon ELPH 360 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was unveiled 4 years prior to the ELPH 360 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the ELPH 360 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 360 HS has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 130 versus Canon ELPH 360 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the ELPH 360 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and ELPH 360 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and ELPH 360 HS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older ELPH 130 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.