Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and ELPH 360 HS (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed 6 years before the ELPH 360 HS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A3200 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon ELPH 360 HS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the ELPH 360 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 360 HS has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS against the ELPH 360 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and ELPH 360 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and ELPH 360 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.