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
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 10.9 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Wins
GR IVx
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 3,200)
- BGR IVx has higher 1080p max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- APowerShot ELPH 360 HS has lower Weight (147 g vs 265 g)
- APowerShot ELPH 360 HS has higher Burst (electronic) (7.2 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher Burst (mechanical) (4 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
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 9mm narrower, 3mm shorter, and 10mm thinner than GR IVx.
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 118 g lighter than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
12.9× 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
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 265 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
7.2 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR IVx supports it
1080p max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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
GR IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, PowerShot ELPH 360 HS or GR IVx?
GR IVx scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot ELPH 360 HS — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and GR IVx?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 20.2 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS or the GR IVx?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS reaches 7.2 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and GR IVx?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS weighs 147 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 118 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and GR IVx record 4K video?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: Full HD. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and GR IVx weather sealed?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 180 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the GR IVx the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS launched at $210 and GR IVx at $1,499. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is $1,289 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.