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
DJI
Osmo Pocket 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2026
Osmo Pocket 4 is 10.3 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot ELPH 360 HS has higher Battery life (CIPA) (180 shots vs -1 shots)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 30 fps)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 2.5 fps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 86mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4 but it is also 67mm wider.
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 44 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 4.
Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS · 44mm Osmo Pocket 4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
100 × 58 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
100 × 23 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
4.1× 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Battery life (CIPA)
180 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 100, 58, 23
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only PowerShot ELPH 360 HS supports it
Weight
147 g vs 190.5 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265), H.264
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 2.5 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 7.2 fps — higher is better
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
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
Osmo Pocket 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 or Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for PowerShot ELPH 360 HS — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 20.2 MP and Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS does not have IBIS, while Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS or the Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS reaches 7.2 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS weighs 147 g and Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 44 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Osmo Pocket 4 record 4K video?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: Full HD. Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Osmo Pocket 4 weather sealed?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: No. Osmo Pocket 4: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 180 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and -1 shots for the Osmo Pocket 4, giving the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS launched at $210 and Osmo Pocket 4 at $499. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is $289 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 DJI press materials.