Canon ELPH 360 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and Z800EXR (12MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 360 HS was launched 5 years later than the Z800EXR and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the Z800EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm Z800EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the Z800EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and Z800EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and Z800EXR.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 360 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.