Nikon A100 vs Canon 360 HS Comparison

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Nikon A100

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD 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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Nikon A100 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing A100 and 360 HS, two Ultracompact cameras from Nikon and Canon. Both Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS cameras have 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensors. Nikon A100 was introduced to market in January 2016 and Canon ELPH 360 HS was launched in January 2016. Both A100 and 360 HS were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon A100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-01-14

20MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)

26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens

Digital only Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

1.1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

119g. 95 x 59 x 20 mm

Canon ELPH 360 HS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-01-05

20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

2.5 fps 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 Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix A100 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

Battery Life	250 shots vs 180 shots	70 more frames with a single charge
Weight	119 g vs 147 g	28 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide	3.20 vs 3.60	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	6.50 vs 7.00	faster lens at tele

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS over Nikon Coolpix A100

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	461k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	2.5fps vs 1.1fps	1.4 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 26mm	1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	300mm vs 130mm	170 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	12× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix A100 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

Image Stabilization	Digital only 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

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix A100 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	230k dots vs 461k dots	Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	1.1fps 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 - Tele	6.50 vs 7.00	Slow lenses at tele

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Nikon A100 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 Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon A100 has external dimensions of 95 x 59 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.32 x 0.79″) and weighs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 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 Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS. Nikon A100 is 5mm narrower and 3mm thinner than Canon ELPH 360 HS but it is also 1mm taller.

Comparison image of Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS.

Comparison image of Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon A100 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. Nikon A100 is significantly lighter (28g ) than the Canon ELPH 360 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

A100

360 HS

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

A100

360 HS

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix A100 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 360 HS's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon A100's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon A100 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS have 1/2.3-inch sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the A100 and 360 HS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS Cameras

Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon A100 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon A100 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 360 HS features a 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 12× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 360 HS has 1mm wider coverage than the Nikon A100. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.20, Nikon A100 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 360 HS has 170mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon A100. However, with a max aperture of f6.50, Nikon A100 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

A100

360 HS

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

A100

360 HS

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

A100

360 HS

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

A100

360 HS

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon A100 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.

Nikon A100 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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Nikon A100 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 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
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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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Nikon A100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
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: 1.1fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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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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Nikon A100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
119g
Body Thickness 20mm
5.0X 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
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Nikon A100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
26 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
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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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Nikon A100 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 Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 Nikon A100 and Canon ELPH 360 HS scores compare:

Nikon A100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #62 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #964 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 360 HS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #12 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #679 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 360 HS has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon A100 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon A100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix A100	Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Announced	2016-01-14	2016-01-05
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
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	5152 x 3864	5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	3200 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	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	26-130 mm (5×)	25-300 mm (12×)
Max Aperture	F3.2-6.5	F3.6-7.0
Macro Focus Range	10cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.7"	3"
Resolution	230k 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
Image Stabilization	Digital only	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.00 m (at Auto ISO)	4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.1 fps	2.5 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	119g	147g
Dimensions	95 x 59 x 20mm	100 x 58 x 23mm
Battery Life	250 shots	180 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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