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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 24 months after the WX220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS grades vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony WX220

 ELPH 360 HS WX220 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2014Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 WX220 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony WX220

 ELPH 360 HS WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the WX220.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and WX220.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 360 HS to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Sports photography with Sony WX220
37
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
64
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Vlogging with Sony WX220
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 gr (0.32 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $209 $198