Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST95

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 5 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 360 HS grades against the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has specifications 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the ST95.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and ST95.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.