Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Pentax Efina

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and Efina (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was brought out 2 years later than the Efina and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 360 HS grades versus the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the Efina.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and Efina.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.