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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10 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
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and A10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was introduced at a similar time to the A10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 360 HS grades versus the A10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Nikon A10

 ELPH 360 HS A10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 A10 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon A10

 ELPH 360 HS A10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2016Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon A10 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the A10.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and A10 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and A10.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon A10 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography info
Nikon A10 Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon A10
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon A10 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
30
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon A10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSNikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Nikon Coolpix A10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $209 $90