Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and S6900 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was launched 11 months later than the S6900 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the S6900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the S6900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and S6900 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and S6900.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.