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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/2.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Less expensive
$350 vs
$800 (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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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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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/2.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Lighter weight
247g
vs
420g
Lighter weight
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
16.0
vs
1.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
38 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
4
vs
1/4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/2000
vs
1/750 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
