Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M341

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M341, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and M341 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was revealed 6 years after the M341 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up versus the M341 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Kodak EasyShare M341. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Kodak M341 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Kodak M341 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the M341.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and M341 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and M341.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.