Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST90

Following is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was brought out 5 years after the ST90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS features outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the ST90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and ST90.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.