Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6400

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was manufactured 3 years after the S6400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the S6400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Nikon S6400 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 360 HS and the S6400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and S6400.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 360 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.