Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm Z900EXR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z900EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z900EXR has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Fujifilm Z900EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 360 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.