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Canon 350 HS vs Canon 360 HS Comparison

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Canon ELPH 350 HS

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon ELPH 360 HS

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing 350 HS and 360 HS, two Ultracompact cameras by Canon. Canon ELPH 350 HS was introduced to market in February 2015 and Canon ELPH 360 HS was launched in January 2016. There is only 11 months difference between 350 HS and 360 HS so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon ELPH 350 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-02-06
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.5fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 147g. 100 x 58 x 23 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 275 HS

Canon ELPH 360 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-01-05
  • 20MP - 1/2.3' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.5fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 147g. 100 x 58 x 23 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS over Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Battery Life
250 shots vs 180 shots 70 more frames with a single charge
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS over Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 300mm Very good Telezoom
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
461k dots vs 461k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
2.5fps vs 2.5fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
3.60 vs 3.60 Slow lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
7.00 vs 7.00 Slow lenses at tele
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 350 HS has external dimensions of 100 x 58 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 0.91″) and weighs 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 360 HS has external dimensions of 100 x 58 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 0.91″) and weighs 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS. In this case, we can see that Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS.
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS have exactly the same weight of 147g.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

350 HS
360 HS
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

350 HS
360 HS
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS (IXUS 275 HS) nor Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS have 20.0 MP resolution sensors but Canon ELPH 350 HS's sensor is 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Canon ELPH 360 HS's sensor is 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ).

Since Canon ELPH 360 HS's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Canon ELPH 350 HS.

Below you can see the 350 HS and 360 HS sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS Cameras


Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS features 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 12x zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 25mm and have the same max aperture of f3.60 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 300mm and have the same max aperture of f7.00 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

350 HS
360 HS
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

350 HS
360 HS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

350 HS
360 HS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

350 HS
360 HS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon ELPH 350 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 350 HS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Canon ELPH 350 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Wireless Connection
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.5fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f7.00
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Wireless Connection
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.5fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 180 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f7.00
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Canon ELPH 350 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
147g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
147g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Canon ELPH 350 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon ELPH 360 HS scores compare:

Canon ELPH 350 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #21 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #797 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Canon ELPH 360 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #12 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #722 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 360 HS has a higher Overall Score than the Canon ELPH 350 HS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2015-02-06 2016-01-05
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3'
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-300 mm (12x) 25-300 mm (12×)
Max Aperture F3.6-7.0 F3.6-7.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps 2.5 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 147g 147g
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm 100 x 58 x 23mm
Battery Life 250 shots 180 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
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