Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung NX30

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung NX30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 360 HS was brought out 2 years after the NX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 360 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS features outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the NX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and NX30.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ELPH 360 HS offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher ELPH 360 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.