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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2016
Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Leica X2
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Leica X Vario, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and X Vario (16MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and X Vario (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 360 HS was brought out 2 years later than the X Vario and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 360 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 360 HS grades against the X Vario in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Leica X Vario

 ELPH 360 HS X Vario 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2013Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 X Vario ELPH 360 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Leica X Vario

 ELPH 360 HS X Vario 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has outside measurements 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 Leica X Vario has dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Leica X Vario in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the X Vario.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and X Vario is 95 and 62 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and X Vario.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 360 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography features
Leica X Vario Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography features
Leica X Vario Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography info
Leica X Vario Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
54
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography features
Leica X Vario Travel photography features
64
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
56
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography highlights
Leica X Vario Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Vlogging with Leica X Vario
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (680g)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Leica X Vario
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSLeica X Vario
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Leica X Vario
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2013-06-11
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3272
Max native ISO 3200 12500
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1320
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 450 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $209 $2,950