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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

vs
Osmo Pocket 4

DJI

Osmo Pocket 4

Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.

$499

Launch price

Released Apr 2026

Osmo Pocket 4 is 7 months newer.

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Wins

2categories

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Wins

9categories

Osmo Pocket 4

Sports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A wins 1 categories·Osmo Pocket 4 wins 4 categories
  • APowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has higher Battery life (CIPA) (180 shots vs -1 shots)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 2.5 fps)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS AOsmo Pocket 4
Resolution20.2 MP37 MP
Sensor6.17 × 4.55 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max3,20012,800
Burst7.2 fps20 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight146 g190.5 g
Battery180 shots-1 shots
4K60 fps

Size and weight, to 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)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Osmo Pocket 4 front view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 144 × 44 mm

190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 86mm shorter and 22mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4 but it is also 66mm wider.

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 45 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 4.

Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A · 44mm Osmo Pocket 4

Back view, to scale

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

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

100 × 58 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Osmo Pocket 4 back view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 144 mm

Top view, to scale

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

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

100 × 23 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Osmo Pocket 4 top view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 44 mm

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Osmo Pocket 4

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

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

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use casePowerShot ELPH 360 HS AOsmo Pocket 4
Portrait
1.0Limited
2.5Limited✓ wins
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
2.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    180 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MP4)

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 99.6, 58, 22.8

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle

  • Card types

    Adds microSDHC, microSDXC

  • AA filter

    Only PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A supports it

  • Weight

    146 g vs 190.5 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 4

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC (H.265), H.264

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    8 fps vs 2.5 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 7.2 fps — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face

Both cameras share

  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

Osmo Pocket 4

Pros

  • 4K/240fps slow-motion
  • 14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
  • 107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
  • 240-min battery life

Cons

  • No US official sale (FCC pending)
  • No weathersealing
  • Fixed lens

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Osmo Pocket 4
Resolution
20.2 MP
37 MP+83%
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
1-inch CMOS
Sensor size
6.17 × 4.55 mm
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Osmo Pocket 4
Aperture
f/3.6–7.0
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25–300 mm
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Osmo Pocket 4
Processor
DIGIC 4+
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Osmo Pocket 4
ISO min (native)
80
50−30 less
ISO max (native)
3,200
12,800+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
25,600
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Osmo Pocket 4
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A or Osmo Pocket 4?

Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A — 20fps burst — fast action ready.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and Osmo Pocket 4?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 20.2 MP and Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and Osmo Pocket 4?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A does not have IBIS, while Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A or the Osmo Pocket 4?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A reaches 7.2 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and Osmo Pocket 4?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A weighs 146 g and Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 45 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and Osmo Pocket 4 record 4K video?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: Full HD. Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p.

Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and Osmo Pocket 4 weather sealed?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: No. Osmo Pocket 4: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 180 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and -1 shots for the Osmo Pocket 4, giving the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A launched at $379 and Osmo Pocket 4 at $499. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is $120 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.