Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX66

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was launched 3 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS grades versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides physical dimensions 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 360 HS and the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and TX66.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.