Olympus TG-860 vs Canon 360 HS Comparison

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Olympus TG-860

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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

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Olympus TG-860 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Olympus TG-860, which was introduced in February 2015 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3' sensor whereas Canon ELPH 360 HS, which was introduced in January 2016 is a Ultracompact camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3' sensor. There is only 11 months difference between TG-860 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 Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-02-06

16MP - 1/2.3' CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

7.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

224g. 110 x 64 x 28 mm

Weather Sealed Body

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 Olympus TG-860 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 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting	7.0fps vs 2.5fps	4.5 fps faster
Battery Life	300 shots vs 180 shots	120 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	21mm vs 25mm	4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.50 vs 3.60	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.70 vs 7.00	faster lens at tele

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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS over Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860

Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Weight	147 g vs 224 g	77 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	300mm vs 105mm	195 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	12× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

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Common Strengths of Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 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
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

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	460k dots vs 461k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele	5.70 vs 7.00	Slow lenses at tele

Olympus TG-860 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 Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (5.12 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 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 Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS. Canon ELPH 360 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Olympus TG-860.

Comparison image of Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS.

Comparison image of Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS.

Top View Comparison image of Olympus TG-860 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 360 HS is significantly lighter (77g ) than the Olympus TG-860 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

TG-860

360 HS

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

TG-860

360 HS

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Olympus TG-860 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Canon ELPH 360 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.

Olympus TG-860 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS: Sensor Comparison

Olympus TG-860 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features TruePic VII processor. On the other hand, Canon ELPH 360 HS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor.

Below you can see the TG-860 and 360 HS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS Cameras

Olympus TG-860 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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus TG-860 features a 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 5× zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 360 HS features a 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 12× zoom lens.

Olympus TG-860 has 4mm wider coverage than the Canon ELPH 360 HS. At f3.50, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 360 HS has 195mm longer telezoom reach than the Olympus TG-860. However, with a max aperture of f5.70, Olympus TG-860 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TG-860

360 HS

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TG-860

360 HS

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TG-860

360 HS

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TG-860

360 HS

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Olympus TG-860 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.

Olympus TG-860 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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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Olympus TG-860 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
21 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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Olympus TG-860 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
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
Focus Points
105 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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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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Olympus TG-860 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
224g
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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Olympus TG-860 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 360 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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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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Olympus TG-860 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 Olympus TG-860 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 Olympus TG-860 and Canon ELPH 360 HS scores compare:

Olympus TG-860

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #5 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #511 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 360 HS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #12 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #722 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-860 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon ELPH 360 HS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860	Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Brand	Olympus	Canon
Announced	2015-02-06	2016-01-05
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	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	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 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	21-105 mm (5×)	25-300 mm (12×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.7	F3.6-7.0
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	460k 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 (at ISO 1600)	4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	7.0 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	224g	147g
Dimensions	110 x 64 x 28mm	100 x 58 x 23mm
Battery Life	300 shots	180 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Yes	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction