Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6200

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Nikon S6200, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was released 4 years after the S6200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 360 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 360 HS grades vs the S6200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys physical measurements 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 S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the S6200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and S6200.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.