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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 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
  • Launched January 2016
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2016
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and the A100 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled at a similar time to the A100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 360 HS scores vs the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Nikon A100

 ELPH 360 HS A100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 A100 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon A100

 ELPH 360 HS A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2016Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides outer dimensions 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 Nikon A100 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the A100.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and A100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A100 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography information
Nikon A100 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon A100 Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
70
great battery pack (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon A100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Nikon Coolpix A100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 1.1 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $209 $162