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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 5 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the PL170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Samsung PL170

 ELPH 360 HS PL170 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 PL170 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung PL170

 ELPH 360 HS PL170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the PL170.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and PL170.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography features
Samsung PL170 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography features
Samsung PL170 Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
39
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung PL170 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147g)
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung PL170
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSamsung PL170
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Samsung PL170
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
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