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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 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 S2900
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Nikon S2900

 ELPH 360 HS S2900 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2015Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 S2900 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S2900

 ELPH 360 HS S2900 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Street photography with Nikon S2900
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S2900 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
max fps very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S2900 Travel photography advice
64
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
heavier than others in class (147g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (147g)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S2900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSNikon Coolpix S2900
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