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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced January 2016
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and W570 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 5 years after the W570 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony W570

 ELPH 360 HS W570 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 W570 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony W570

 ELPH 360 HS W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS offers external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the W570.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and W570.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (147g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Travel photography with Sony W570
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good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W570
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony W570
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $209 $159