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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95 Imaging
46 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was launched at a similar time to the TG-870 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 360 HS scores vs the TG-870 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 ELPH 360 HS TG-870 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

		

		

			
 TG-870 ELPH 360 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 ELPH 360 HS TG-870 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2016Same age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS features external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Olympus TG-870 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the TG-870.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and TG-870.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 features face detect focusing
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
36
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
65
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than average (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography features
37
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (180 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery (300 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
64
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (180 shots)
 more heavy than competition in class (147g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
 great battery (300 per charge)
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (21mm)
 heavier than average (221g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography info
48
 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery pack (180 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
50
 relatively wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 environment sealing
 great battery (300 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
32
 relatively wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than average (221 grams)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Olympus TG-870
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSOlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $209 $280