Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Casio EX-Z270

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled 7 years after the EX-Z270 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 360 HS scores vs the EX-Z270 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides exterior 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) and the Casio EX-Z270 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Casio EX-Z270 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the EX-Z270.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and EX-Z270 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and EX-Z270.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 360 HS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will offer you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.