Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL120

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 5 years after the PL120 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 360 HS grades versus the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and PL120.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.