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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31 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 L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and L31 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was revealed 12 months after the L31 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 360 HS scores against the L31 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Nikon L31

 ELPH 360 HS L31 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 L31 ELPH 360 HS 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon L31

 ELPH 360 HS L31 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides outer 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 Nikon L31 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the L31.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and L31 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and L31.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 360 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L31 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography information
Nikon L31 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (147 grams)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
max fps low (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon L31 Travel photography advice
64
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 shots)
more heavy than average (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L31 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (147g)
65
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon L31
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSNikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Nikon Coolpix L31
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
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 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 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $209 $0