Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W320

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the W320 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 360 HS scores vs the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides exterior 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 W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the W320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and W320.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.