Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung CL80

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was launched 6 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 360 HS grades vs the CL80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS and the CL80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and CL80.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 360 HS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.