Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S02

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and S02 (13MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 2 years after the S02 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up versus the S02 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Nikon Coolpix S02. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 360 HS features external 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 S02 has proportions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the S02.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and S02.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 360 HS having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will give you more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.