Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SH100

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was introduced 5 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS grades vs the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS comes with physical dimensions 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 SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the SH100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and SH100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.