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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Released January 2016
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Nikon S4000

 ELPH 360 HS S4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2010Newer by 73 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 S4000 ELPH 360 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S4000

 ELPH 360 HS S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S4000 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S4000 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
heavier than competition (147 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S4000 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S4000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSNikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Nikon Coolpix S4000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2010-02-03
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 131 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $209 $200