Canon
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
2016 ultracompact pocket camera with 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS, 12x 25–300mm OIS zoom, Full HD video, and Wi-Fi/NFC.
$210
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
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
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 9.7 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Wins
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
13 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has lower Weight (146 g vs 147 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
100 × 58 × 23 mm
147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
100 × 58 × 23 mm
146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A share virtually identical body dimensions.
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 1 g heavier than PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A.
Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS · 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
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
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 100, 23
Reasons to choose
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 99.6, 22.8
Weight
146 g vs 147 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 80
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 3,200
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 2.5 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Pros
- ✓True pocket ultracompact (147g)
- ✓12x 25–300mm optical zoom
- ✓Hybrid Auto + Creative Shot modes
- ✓Wi-Fi + NFC
- ✓SD card slot (not microSD)
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Full HD only (no 4K)
- –Fixed non-touch LCD
- –Discontinued (superseded by HS A)
- –Legacy Mini-USB port
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A?
Both cameras share the same 20.2 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS does not have IBIS, while PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS or the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS reaches 7.2 fps electronic. PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A reaches 7.2 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS weighs 147 g and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A weighs 146 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 1 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A record 4K video?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: Full HD. PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: Full HD.
Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A weather sealed?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: No. PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 180 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and 180 shots for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A, giving the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS launched at $210 and PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A at $379. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is $169 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
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