Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S80

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and S80 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was revealed 5 years after the S80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 360 HS scores against the S80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Nikon Coolpix S80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Nikon S80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got 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) whilst the Nikon S80 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the S80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and S80.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.