-
Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/3.2 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
-
Less expensive
$400 vs
$500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
-
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
-
Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
-
In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
-
RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
-
More telephoto lens reach
600 mm
vs
30 mm
Capture objects farther away
-
HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
-
More pixels
16.0
vs
8.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
-
Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
30 mm
Capture more of the scene
-
Longer exposure
30
vs
1/15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
-
Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
-
Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
