Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W310
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W310 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 360 HS was brought out 6 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony W310
ELPH 360 HS | W310 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 73 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS
W310 | ELPH 360 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony W310
ELPH 360 HS | W310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has external 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 Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 360 HS and the W310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and W310.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to show more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $209 | $150 |