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PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

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 price

Released Jan 2016

vs
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 8.2 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

Wins

7categories

X100VI

WildlifeSports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS wins 1 categories·X100VI wins 4 categories
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100VI has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
  • APowerShot ELPH 360 HS has lower Weight (147 g vs 521 g)
  • BX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 7.2 fps)
  • BX100VI has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 2.5 fps)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot ELPH 360 HSX100VI
Resolution20.2 MP40.2 MP
Sensor6.17 × 4.55 mmAPS-C
ISO max3,20012,800
Burst7.2 fps20 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight147 g521 g
Battery180 shots310 shots
4K60 fps

Size and weight, to scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front view

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

100 × 58 × 23 mm

147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 28mm narrower, 17mm shorter, and 32mm thinner than X100VI.

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 374 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS · 55mm X100VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

100 × 58 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

13.2× 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 HSX100VI
Portrait
1.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
2.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MP4)

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 100, 58, 23

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Weight

    147 g vs 521 g — lower is better

  • AA filter

    Only PowerShot ELPH 360 HS supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 125 — lower is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 52 frames — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 7.2 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    6 fps vs 2.5 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • 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

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

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
X100VI
Resolution
20.2 MP
40.2 MP+99%
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
6.17 × 4.55 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
X100VI
Aperture
f/3.6–7.0
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25–300 mm
35 mm
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
X100VI
Processor
DIGIC 4+
X-Processor 5
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
X100VI
ISO min (native)
80−45 less
125
ISO max (native)
3,200
12,800+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
X100VI
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/180000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, PowerShot ELPH 360 HS or X100VI?

X100VI scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot ELPH 360 HS — 40.2MP — excellent for large prints and crops.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and X100VI?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 20.2 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS or the X100VI?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS reaches 7.2 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and X100VI?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS weighs 147 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 374 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and X100VI record 4K video?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: Full HD. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and X100VI weather sealed?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: No. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 180 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X100VI the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS launched at $210 and X100VI at $1,599. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is $1,389 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 Fujifilm press materials.