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EOS R3

Pro 24MP full-frame stacked-sensor body built for sports, news, wildlife, and high-speed hybrid capture.

$5,999

Launch price

Released Sep 2021

vs
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

Canon

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

Launch price

Released Jan 2016

EOS R3 is 5.7 years newer.

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Wins

10categories

EOS R3

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

2categories

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R3 wins 4 categories·PowerShot ELPH 360 HS wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R3 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
  • AEOS R3 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • BPowerShot ELPH 360 HS has lower Weight (147 g vs 1015 g)
  • AEOS R3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 2.5 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R3PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Resolution24.1 MP20.2 MP
SensorFull Frame6.17 × 4.55 mm
ISO max102,4003,200
Burst30 fps7.2 fps
4K120 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight1015 g147 g
Battery620 shots180 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R3

150 × 143 × 87 mm

1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front view

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

100 × 58 × 23 mm

147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)

EOS R3 is 50mm wider, 85mm taller, and 64mm thicker than PowerShot ELPH 360 HS.

EOS R3 is 868 g heavier than PowerShot ELPH 360 HS.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R3 · 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R3

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

30.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R3

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseEOS R3PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R3

  • AF low-light limit

    -7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, H.265, H.264

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 142.6, 87.2

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MP4)

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 100, 58, 23

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Weight

    147 g vs 1015 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 100 — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS R3

Pros

  • 30fps electronic burst from a stacked full-frame sensor
  • Exceptional low-light AF down to -7.5 EV
  • Integrated pro body with large LP-E19 battery
  • 6K RAW video and 4K 120p
  • Rugged weather-sealed construction

Cons

  • 24MP resolution trails higher-detail rivals
  • Large integrated-grip body
  • Expensive compared with enthusiast full-frame bodies

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R3
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Resolution
24.1 MP+19%
20.2 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame Stacked BSI CMOS
1/2.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
6.17 × 4.55 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R3
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Aperture
f/3.6–7.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25–300 mm
EOS R3
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Processor
DIGIC X
DIGIC 4+
EOS R3
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
ISO min (native)
100
80−20 less
ISO max (native)
102,400+5 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
102,400
EOS R3
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS R3 or PowerShot ELPH 360 HS?

EOS R3 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot ELPH 360 HS — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R3 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS?

EOS R3 is 24.1 MP and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 20.2 MP, so the EOS R3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R3 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R3 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while PowerShot ELPH 360 HS does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R3 or the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS?

EOS R3 reaches 30 fps electronic. PowerShot ELPH 360 HS reaches 7.2 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R3 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS?

EOS R3 weighs 1015 g and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS weighs 147 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 868 g lighter.

Do the EOS R3 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS record 4K video?

EOS R3: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: Full HD.

Are the EOS R3 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS weather sealed?

EOS R3: Yes. PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 620 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R3 and 180 shots for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS, giving the EOS R3 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R3 launched at $5,999 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS at $210. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is $5,789 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.