The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
35.9 x 24mm
Polaroid Snap: 81.2 x 25.4mm
36 x 23.9mm
3. focus points
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
39
Sony Alpha a7 III: 693
51
4. continuous shooting at high resolution
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
6fps
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: 60fps
5fps
5. noise
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
2925ISO
Sony Alpha 7S: 3702ISO
2303ISO
6. maximum light sensitivity
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
25600 ISO
Nikon D7500 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: 1640000 ISO
25600 ISO
7. longer battery life
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
900shots
Nikon D3x: 4400shots
1000shots
8. image quality
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
94
Sony Alpha 7R II: 98
80
9. weight
235g lighter.
760g
HTC Re: 65.5g
995g
10. Has WiFi
The device can connect to WiFi.
Nikon D610
Nikon D700
37% have it
11. color depth
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
25.1bits
HP Photosmart R927: 42bits
23.5bits
12. Has phase detection autofocus for videos
A phase detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
Nikon D610
Nikon D700
11% have it
13. fastest shutter speed
A faster maximum shutter speed allows taking pictures of fast moving subjects without blur.
1/4000s
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 1/32000s
1/8000s
14. dynamic range
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
A phase detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Nikon D610
Nikon D700
31% have it
16. Is dustproof and water resistant
Dustproof/water resistant at depth equal to or greater than 1 meter.
Nikon D610
Nikon D700
9% have it
17. has a built-in HDR mode
It can automatically shoot pictures with a higher dynamic range (HDR).
Nikon D610
Nikon D700
26% have it
18. resolution
0% higher resolution.
1176 x 784px
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S: 3680 x 2760px
1176 x 784px
19. has built-in optical image stabilization
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
Nikon D610
Nikon D700
46% have it
20. has AF tracking
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Nikon D610
Nikon D700
26% have it
24. has a microphone in
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
Nikon D610
Nikon D700
25% have it
25. Has timelapse function
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.