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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2016
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Nikon S6900

 ELPH 360 HS S6900 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2015Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 S6900 ELPH 360 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S6900

 ELPH 360 HS S6900 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography info
Nikon S6900 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
62
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S6900 Sports photography details
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6900 Travel photography highlights
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (181 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S6900
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (147g)
70
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (181g)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S6900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSNikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Nikon Coolpix S6900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 181 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 180 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $209 $190