Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-860

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was brought out 12 months after the TG-860 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up versus the TG-860 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got external dimensions 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 Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Olympus TG-860 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the TG-860.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and TG-860 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and TG-860.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.