Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T900

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the T900 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 360 HS offers exterior measurements 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 Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the T900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and T900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 360 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.