Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W830

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was introduced 2 years after the W830 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 360 HS scores versus the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the W830.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and W830.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 360 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.