Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Casio EX-S7

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 5 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 360 HS grades vs the EX-S7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-S7 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS and the EX-S7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and EX-S7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and EX-S7.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.