Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was brought out 7 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 360 HS grades against the EX-Z400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Casio EX-Z400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the EX-Z400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and EX-Z400 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and EX-Z400.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 360 HS to offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.