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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 360 HS was manufactured 12 months after the Fujifilm XQ2 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Fujifilm XQ2

 ELPH 360 HS Fujifilm XQ2 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 Fujifilm XQ2 ELPH 360 HS 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Fujifilm XQ2

 ELPH 360 HS Fujifilm XQ2 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got physical dimensions 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 XQ2 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS and the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 360 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will render extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (147g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
64
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 shots)
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
64
great battery (240 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (147g)
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSFujifilm XQ2
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Fujifilm XQ2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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