Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ELPH 360 HS was launched 12 months later than the S2900 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up versus the S2900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Nikon S2900
ELPH 360 HS | S2900 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | January 2015 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS
S2900 | ELPH 360 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S2900
ELPH 360 HS | S2900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the S2900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and S2900.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 360 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 lbs) | 119g (0.26 lbs) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | 250 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $209 | $117 |