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
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
X5 is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
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 has lower Weight (147 g vs 200 g)
- APowerShot ELPH 360 HS 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
100 × 58 × 23 mm
147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 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 is 67mm shorter and 15mm thinner than X5 but it is also 54mm wider.
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 53 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
100 × 58 mm
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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
100 × 23 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 100, 58, 23
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only PowerShot ELPH 360 HS supports it
Weight
147 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
Card types
Adds microSD
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
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
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 or X5?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for PowerShot ELPH 360 HS — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and X5?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS 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 and X5?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS does not have IBIS, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and X5?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS weighs 147 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 53 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and X5 record 4K video?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: Full HD. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and X5 weather sealed?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: No. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS launched at $210 and X5 at $550. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is $340 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.