Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung CL5

Here is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 360 HS was launched 6 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 360 HS scores versus the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and CL5.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 360 HS because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will give extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.