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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
X2D II 100C

Hasselblad

X2D II 100C

Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.

$8,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

2categories

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Wins

8categories

X2D II 100C

Sports & ActionLandscape

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A wins 1 categories·X2D II 100C wins 4 categories
  • BX2D II 100C has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
  • APowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has lower Weight (146 g vs 840 g)
  • BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 20.2 MP)
  • BX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 7.2 fps)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS AX2D II 100C
Resolution20.2 MP100 MP
Sensor6.17 × 4.55 mm43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max3,20025,600
Burst7.2 fps30 fps
IBISNo7-stop
Weight146 g840 g
Battery180 shots466 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

X2D II 100C front view

X2D II 100C

149 × 106 × 75 mm

840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 49mm narrower, 48mm shorter, and 52mm thinner than X2D II 100C.

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 694 g lighter than X2D II 100C.

Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A · 75mm X2D II 100C

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

X2D II 100C back view

X2D II 100C

149 × 106 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

X2D II 100C top view

X2D II 100C

149 × 75 mm

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

X2D II 100C

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame

1441 mm² area

51.5× 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 AX2D II 100C
Portrait
1.0Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
2.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better

  • 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 840 g — lower is better

  • AA filter

    Only PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A supports it

Reasons to choose

X2D II 100C

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animals, People, Vehicles

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 148.5, 106, 75

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    100 MP vs 20.2 MP — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 7.2 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Max video bit rateBoth 150 Mbps
  • 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

X2D II 100C

Pros

  • 100MP medium format
  • 7-stop IBIS
  • Faster AF than X2D
  • Stunning color science

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Large files
  • Not for action

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
X2D II 100C
Resolution
20.2 MP
100 MP5× more
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
BSI CMOS
Sensor size
6.17 × 4.55 mm
43.8 x 32.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
X2D II 100C
Aperture
f/3.6–7.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25–300 mm
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
X2D II 100C
Processor
DIGIC 4+
Image processor
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
X2D II 100C
ISO min (native)
80
50−30 less
ISO max (native)
3,200
25,600+3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
X2D II 100C
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Leaf Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/6000

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A or X2D II 100C?

X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 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 X2D II 100C?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 20.2 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A does not have IBIS, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A or the X2D II 100C?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A reaches 7.2 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X2D II 100C?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A weighs 146 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 694 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X2D II 100C record 4K video?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: Full HD. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.

Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X2D II 100C weather sealed?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: No. X2D II 100C: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 180 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A launched at $379 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is $8,120 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 Hasselblad press materials.