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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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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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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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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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More telephoto lens reach
720 mm
vs
30 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Newer
9 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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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More pixels
18.2
vs
8.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
30 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
30
vs
1/15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Higher extended ISO
12800
vs
800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
