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PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

2016 ultracompact pocket camera with 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS, 12x 25–300mm OIS zoom, Full HD video, and Wi-Fi/NFC.

$210

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PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.2 MP

Sensor

6.17 × 4.55 mm

ISO max

3,200

Burst

7.2 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

147 g

Battery

180 shots

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Sensor size

Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

100 × 58 × 23 mm · 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)

Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
1.0/ 10

Sports & Action

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Subject recognition: Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Video & Hybrid

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · 147g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · 147g — easy to handhold for selfie video

Pros

  • ✓ True pocket ultracompact (147g)
  • ✓ 12x 25–300mm optical zoom
  • ✓ Hybrid Auto + Creative Shot modes
  • ✓ Wi-Fi + NFC
  • ✓ SD card slot (not microSD)

Cons

  • – Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • – Full HD only (no 4K)
  • – Fixed non-touch LCD
  • – Discontinued (superseded by HS A)
  • – Legacy Mini-USB port

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

Sensor

Resolution20.2 MP
Sensor type1/2.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size6.17 × 4.55 mm
AA filterYes

Lens

Aperturef/3.6–7.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)25–300 mm

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC 4+

ISO

ISO min (native)80
ISO max (native)3,200
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemTTL contrast-detect AF
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-6.5 EV
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)2.5 fps
Burst (electronic)7.2 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolutionFull HD
1080p max frame rate30 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.264 (MP4)

Stabilization

Stabilization typeIntelligent IS + Movie Digital IS
In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight147 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)100 × 58 × 23 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryNB-11LH
Battery life (CIPA)180 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenNo

Connectivity

USBMini-USB (Hi-Speed)
HDMIMini HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standard802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens