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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 132 HS
Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was launched 3 years prior to the ELPH 360 HS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the ELPH 360 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 Elph 115 IS ELPH 360 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 ELPH 360 HS Elph 115 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 35 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon ELPH 360 HS

 Elph 115 IS ELPH 360 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS has physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 360 HS has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the ELPH 360 HS.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and ELPH 360 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and ELPH 360 HS.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Elph 115 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Street photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography factors
Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
63
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (170 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
64
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
heavier than average (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 360 HS
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than average (147g)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon ELPH 360 HS
 Canon Elph 115 ISCanon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Otherwise known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-29 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.6-7.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 shots 180 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $225 $209