20.2 Megapixels in Your Pocket
The Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS packs a 20.2MP sensor, 12x optical zoom (25-300mm equivalent), and built-in Wi-Fi into a body that weighs 147g. Slip it in a jacket pocket and you've got a real camera with you everywhere, not just a phone.
A Real Camera That Fits in a Coat Pocket
At 99.6 x 57.9 x 22.9mm and 147g, the ELPH 360 HS is genuinely pocket-sized. Not "fits in a large cargo pocket" pocket-sized. It slides into a jacket pocket, a purse side compartment, or a small belt pouch. You bring it because it's effortless to carry, and that means you actually have it when something worth photographing happens.
The aluminum body feels solid despite the low weight. The 3-inch LCD on the back runs at 461,000 dots, which is sharp enough to nail focus and check compositions without squinting. No viewfinder on this one, but for a point-and-shoot at this size, the screen is all you need.
12x Zoom and a 20.2MP Sensor Do the Heavy Lifting
The 12x optical zoom covers 25mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto (35mm equivalent). That range handles group shots in a living room at 25mm and pulls in a distant landmark at 300mm. Progressive Fine Zoom extends that digitally to about 24x while keeping image quality reasonable.
The 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor captures 20.2 megapixels, powered by Canon's DIGIC 4+ processor. ISO goes up to 3200, burst mode hits 7.2 fps, and the Intelligent IS system picks the right stabilization mode for what you're doing, whether that's panning, macro, or tripod shooting. Low light isn't this camera's strongest suit, but for daylight and well-lit indoor situations, it delivers clean, detailed shots.
Wi-Fi, NFC, and Video That Just Works
Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC let you transfer photos to your phone on the spot. The Canon Camera Connect app also enables remote shooting, so you can set the camera on a table and trigger it from your phone for group photos. You can also push images to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY for backup or sharing.
Video recording hits 1080p Full HD at 30fps in MP4 format. A dedicated movie button starts recording instantly without switching modes. Dynamic IS keeps handheld video steady. Hybrid Auto is a neat feature: the camera captures a short video clip before each still photo, then compiles everything into a highlight reel of your day. Story Highlights takes it further by automatically editing clips with music and effects, all done in-camera.
Features
12x Optical Zoom (25-300mm)
Wide-angle to telephoto in one compact lens. Covers group shots to distant subjects. Progressive Fine Zoom extends to 24x digitally.
20.2MP CMOS Sensor
1/2.3-inch sensor with DIGIC 4+ processor. ISO up to 3200, burst mode at 7.2 fps. Clean detail in daylight and well-lit environments.
Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC
Transfer photos to your phone instantly. Remote shooting via Canon Camera Connect app. Push to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY for cloud backup.
1080p Full HD Video
Record at 30fps in MP4 with Dynamic IS stabilization. Dedicated movie button starts recording without mode switching.
147g, Truly Pocket-Sized
99.6 x 57.9 x 22.9mm aluminum body. Fits in a jacket pocket or small purse. Light enough to forget you're carrying it.
Hybrid Auto and Story Highlights
Camera records short video clips before each still photo, then compiles a highlight reel of your day. Story Highlights adds music and effects automatically.
Who Is This For?
Traveller Who Wants More Than a Phone
Your phone camera is fine for social media, but 12x optical zoom pulls in details a phone can't touch. The ELPH 360 HS weighs 147g and fits in any pocket. Wi-Fi transfer means your photos hit Instagram minutes after you take them. For trips where a DSLR is too bulky, this fills the gap.
Parent Documenting Everything
School concerts, birthday parties, soccer games at the park. The 300mm equivalent zoom gets you close to the action from wherever you're standing. Hybrid Auto compiles a video highlight reel of the day without any editing on your part. Hand it to the grandparents and they'll figure it out in seconds.
Everyday Carry for Just-in-Case Moments
You don't plan photo outings, but you want something better than your phone when a sunset, a street scene, or a spontaneous moment catches your eye. The ELPH 360 HS lives in your bag or coat pocket and comes out when it matters. 20.2MP gives you files worth printing, not just scrolling.
