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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
MISSION 1 PRO

GoPro

MISSION 1 PRO

Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.

$700

Launch price

Released May 2026

MISSION 1 PRO is 9 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Wins

10categories

MISSION 1 PRO

Sports & ActionWildlife

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A wins 2 categories·MISSION 1 PRO wins 3 categories
  • APowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
  • APowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
  • BMISSION 1 PRO has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BMISSION 1 PRO has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 2.5 fps)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS AMISSION 1 PRO
Resolution20.2 MP50 MP
Sensor6.17 × 4.55 mm1"
ISO max3,2006,400
Burst7.2 fps30 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight146 g207 g
Battery180 shots520 shots
4K120 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

MISSION 1 PRO front view

MISSION 1 PRO

78 × 50 × 28 mm

207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 5mm thinner than MISSION 1 PRO but it is also 22mm wider and 8mm taller.

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 61 g lighter than MISSION 1 PRO.

Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use casePowerShot ELPH 360 HS AMISSION 1 PRO
Portrait
1.0Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
2.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better

  • AF frame coverage

    100 % vs 0 % — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MP4)

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 99.6, 58, 22.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC

  • Weight

    146 g vs 207 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

MISSION 1 PRO

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 78, 50, 27.8

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 2.5 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 7.2 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • 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

MISSION 1 PRO

Pros

  • 8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
  • 50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
  • 8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
  • GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
  • 20m waterproof without housing

Cons

  • Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
  • Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
  • New platform — limited third-party support
  • Subscriber discount required for best price

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
MISSION 1 PRO
Resolution
20.2 MP
50 MP2.5× more
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
6.17 × 4.55 mm
1"
AA filter
Yes
Yes
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
MISSION 1 PRO
Aperture
f/3.6–7.0
2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25–300 mm
15-27
Field of view
159 °
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
MISSION 1 PRO
Processor
DIGIC 4+
GP3
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
MISSION 1 PRO
ISO min (native)
80
25−55 less
ISO max (native)
3,200
6,400+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
MISSION 1 PRO
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A or MISSION 1 PRO?

MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and MISSION 1 PRO?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 20.2 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A does not have IBIS, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A or the MISSION 1 PRO?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A reaches 7.2 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and MISSION 1 PRO?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A weighs 146 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 61 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: Full HD. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.

Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: No. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 180 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and 520 shots for the MISSION 1 PRO, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A launched at $379 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is $321 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.