Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and S4000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was manufactured 6 years after the S4000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up versus the S4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got outside measurements 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 S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S4000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 360 HS and the S4000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and S4000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and S4000.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.