Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus VG-120

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was introduced 5 years later than the VG-120 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up versus the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the VG-120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and VG-120.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 360 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.