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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 360 HS was introduced 5 years after the ST30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Samsung ST30

 ELPH 360 HS ST30 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 ST30 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung ST30

 ELPH 360 HS ST30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS offers 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) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 360 HS and the ST30.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and ST30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 360 HS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will offer you more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (147g)
54
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung ST30 Sports photography advice
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography info
Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
64
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 per charge)
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
lighter than others in class (87g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging information
Samsung ST30 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung ST30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSamsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 87 grams (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $209 $55