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 priceReleased Sep 2025
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 5 months newer.
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Wins
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Wins
X5
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 20.2 MP)
- BX5 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- APowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has lower Weight (146 g vs 200 g)
- APowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
100 × 58 × 23 mm
146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 67mm shorter and 15mm thinner than X5 but it is also 54mm wider.
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 54 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
100 × 58 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 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
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
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
Why pick one over the other
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 microSDHC, microSDXC
AA filter
Only PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A supports it
Weight
146 g vs 200 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X5
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 20.2 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Touchscreen
Only X5 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A or X5?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X5?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 20.2 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X5?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A does not have IBIS, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X5?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A weighs 146 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 54 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X5 record 4K video?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: Full HD. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and X5 weather sealed?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: No. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A launched at $379 and X5 at $550. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is $171 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 Insta360 press materials.