Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Canon SD990 IS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Canon SD990 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and SD990 IS (15MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and SD990 IS (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the SD990 IS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the SD990 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Canon SD990 IS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SD990 IS has dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Canon SD990 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the SD990 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and SD990 IS is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and SD990 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 360 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will provide more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.