Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 360 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account 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") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.