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EOS R5

Canon

EOS R5

45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.

$3,899

Launch price

Released Jul 2020

vs
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Canon

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

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

$379

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 5.2 years newer.

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Wins

9categories

EOS R5

Video & HybridPortrait

Wins

3categories

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R5 wins 4 categories·PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • AEOS R5 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 3,200)
  • BPowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has lower Weight (146 g vs 738 g)
  • AEOS R5 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 2.5 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R5PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Resolution45 MP20.2 MP
SensorFull Frame6.17 × 4.55 mm
ISO max51,2003,200
Burst20 fps7.2 fps
4K120 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight738 g146 g
Battery490 shots180 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R5 front view

EOS R5

139 × 98 × 88 mm

738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 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 A front view

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

100 × 58 × 23 mm

146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

EOS R5 is 39mm wider, 40mm taller, and 65mm thicker than PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A.

EOS R5 is 592 g heavier than PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R5 · 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R5 back view

EOS R5

139 × 98 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

100 × 58 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R5 top view

EOS R5

139 × 88 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

100 × 23 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R5

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

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 R5

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: 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 R5PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.5Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
8.5Excellent✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.0Good✓ 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 R5

  • 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 138.5, 97.5, 88

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

  • Max video bit rate

    2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 2.5 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MP4)

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 99.6, 58, 22.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

  • Weight

    146 g vs 738 g — lower is better

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -6 EV — 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 R5

Pros

  • 45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
  • 8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
  • 8-stop IBIS
  • CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage

Cons

  • Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
  • Battery life is modest
  • Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Pros

  • True pocket ultracompact (146g)
  • 12x 25–300mm optical zoom
  • Hybrid Auto + Creative Shot modes
  • Wi-Fi + NFC
  • 7.2 fps high-speed burst

Cons

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • Full HD only (no 4K)
  • Fixed non-touch LCD
  • microSD storage (not SD)
  • Legacy Mini-USB port

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R5
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Resolution
45 MP2.2× more
20.2 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
1/2.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
6.17 × 4.55 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R5
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Aperture
f/3.6–7.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25–300 mm
EOS R5
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Processor
DIGIC X
DIGIC 4+
EOS R5
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
ISO min (native)
100
80−20 less
ISO max (native)
51,200+4 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
EOS R5
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS R5 or PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A?

EOS R5 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A?

EOS R5 is 45 MP and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 20.2 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R5 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 or the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A?

EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic. PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A reaches 7.2 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A?

EOS R5 weighs 738 g and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A weighs 146 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 592 g lighter.

Do the EOS R5 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A record 4K video?

EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: Full HD.

Are the EOS R5 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A weather sealed?

EOS R5: Yes. PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 490 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 and 180 shots for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A, giving the EOS R5 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R5 launched at $3,899 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A at $379. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is $3,520 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.