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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was introduced 3 years after the TX200V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 360 HS scores versus the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony TX200V

 ELPH 360 HS TX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2012More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 TX200V ELPH 360 HS 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k461kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX200V

 ELPH 360 HS TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS comes with external measurements 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 Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the TX200V.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and TX200V.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography info
Sony TX200V Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
64
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
environment sealing
features focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
35
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $209 $500