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Less expensive
$280 vs
$500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Waterproof
Yes
vs
No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/3.2 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/2.6
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Newer
8 years
vs
13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Lighter weight
74g
vs
132g
Lighter weight
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More pixels
11.8
vs
8.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
30 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
1
vs
1/15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Higher extended ISO
1600
vs
800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
