Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") use different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 360 HS scores against the Fujifilm XQ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Fujifilm XQ1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 360 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will render more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.