Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot ELPH 360 HSPowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      MSRP$209.99$149/£149/£189
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeUltra CompactUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel20.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4+DIGIC 4+
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38885152 x 3864
      Other Resolutions5152 x 2896 (16:9), 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:34:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fineFine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Focal Length4.5 - 54 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 300 mm25 - 300 mm
      Optical Zoom12x12x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.6 - 7.0f/3.6 - 7.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution461k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps0.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7.2 fps at 5 MP
      Up to 2.5 fps at 20.2 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Auto
      on
      off
      slow synchro
      Flash Range4.00 m at Auto ISO4.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97 fps [30 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x MiniUSB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Dimensions100 x 58 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 0.91")100 x 58 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 0.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)4.5 x 3.15 x 2.7"6.3 x 5.6 x 2.1"
      Package Weight0.68 lb0.75 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Battery PackNB-11LHNB-11L/LH
      Battery Life180 shots200 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory MountNo


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