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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Less expensive
$330 vs
$500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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More telephoto lens reach
896 mm
vs
432 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Newer
12 years
vs
17 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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More dots on screen
460k
vs
207k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
14.0
vs
8.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
22 mm
vs
36 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
3.0 fps
vs
1.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility