• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 30.0 megapixels
  • 8.20mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 180 advantages over Nikon 360

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 8 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 60 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    126g vs 198g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon 360 advantages over Canon 180

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.2
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer video battery life
    70 vs 55 minutes
    Capture more video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    30.0 vs 20.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    8 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax Q

Canon 180
Pentax Q
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Newer
  • $695
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 180 vs Pentax Q

Nikon 360
Pentax Q
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $695
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon 360 vs Pentax Q

Compared to Sony W830

Canon 180
Sony W830
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 180 vs Sony W830

Nikon 360
Sony W830
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon 360 vs Sony W830

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Canon 180
Canon 140 IS
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 180 vs Canon 140 IS

Nikon 360
Canon 140 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon 360 vs Canon 140 IS

Compared to Canon 190 IS

Canon 180
Canon 190 IS
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $189
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 180 vs Canon 190 IS

Nikon 360
Canon 190 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $189
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon 360 vs Canon 190 IS

Compared to Olympus TG-Tracker

Canon 180
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 180 vs Olympus TG-Tracker

Nikon 360
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • NFC
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon 360 vs Olympus TG-Tracker

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