Canon 1D MIV vs Canon ELPH 360 HS

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 1D MIV vs Canon ELPH 360 HS, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) is fairly close but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIV was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ELPH 360 HS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Canon ELPH 360 HS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1D MIV grades vs the ELPH 360 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV & Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D MIV Gallery & Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIV provides outside measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 360 HS has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1D MIV and the ELPH 360 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and ELPH 360 HS is 51 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIV and ELPH 360 HS.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D MIV because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older 1D MIV will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.