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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
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 1.6 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Wins

7categories

X100VI

WildlifeSports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A wins 1 categories·X100VI wins 4 categories
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100VI has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
  • APowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has lower Weight (146 g vs 521 g)
  • BX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 7.2 fps)
  • BX100VI has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 2.5 fps)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS AX100VI
Resolution20.2 MP40.2 MP
Sensor6.17 × 4.55 mmAPS-C
ISO max3,20012,800
Burst7.2 fps20 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight146 g521 g
Battery180 shots310 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

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 28mm narrower, 17mm shorter, and 33mm thinner than X100VI.

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 375 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A · 55mm X100VI

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

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 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

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

13.2× 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 AX100VI
Portrait
1.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
2.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

  • 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 521 g — lower is better

  • AA filter

    Only PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 125 — lower is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 52 frames — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 7.2 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    6 fps vs 2.5 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • 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

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
X100VI
Resolution
20.2 MP
40.2 MP+99%
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
6.17 × 4.55 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
X100VI
Aperture
f/3.6–7.0
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25–300 mm
35 mm
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
X100VI
Processor
DIGIC 4+
X-Processor 5
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
X100VI
ISO min (native)
80−45 less
125
ISO max (native)
3,200
12,800+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
X100VI
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/180000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A or X100VI?

X100VI scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A — 40.2MP — excellent for large prints and crops.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X100VI?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 20.2 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A or the X100VI?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A reaches 7.2 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X100VI?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A weighs 146 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 375 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X100VI record 4K video?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: Full HD. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X100VI weather sealed?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: No. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 180 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X100VI the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A launched at $379 and X100VI at $1,599. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is $1,220 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 Fujifilm press materials.