Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak Mini

The following is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and Mini (10MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 360 HS was launched 5 years after the Mini which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS scores versus the Mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Kodak EasyShare Mini. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Kodak Mini Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS comes with outer 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 Kodak Mini has sizing of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Kodak Mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the Mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and Mini is 95 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and Mini.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 360 HS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.