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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9

Portability
95 Imaging
46 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2016
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled 5 years after the WX9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony WX9

		

		

			
 ELPH 360 HS WX9 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 61 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

		

		

			
 WX9 ELPH 360 HS 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony WX9

		

		

			
 ELPH 360 HS WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the WX9.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and WX9.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography info
Sony WX9 Portrait photography info
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
30
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competition (147g)
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (180 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography factors
Sony WX9 Travel photography factors
64
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (180 CIPA)
 heavier than competition (147 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
48
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery pack (180 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse function
43
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic support
 heavier than competition (147 grams)
33
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony WX9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony WX9
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery type 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    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $209 $188