The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
6.08 x 4.56mm
Polaroid Snap: 81.2 x 25.4mm
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.
9
Sony Alpha a7 III: 693
4. continuous shooting at high resolution
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
1.4fps
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: 60fps
5. has a flip-out screen
Flip-out screens are useful for doing tricky shots.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
27% have it
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.
1600 ISO
Nikon D7500 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: 1640000 ISO
7. longer battery life
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
200shots
Nikon D3x: 4400shots
8. video recording
720 x 30fps
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II: 2160 x 60fps
9. weight
177g
HTC Re: 65.5g
10. fastest shutter speed
A faster maximum shutter speed allows taking pictures of fast moving subjects without blur.
1/2000s
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 1/32000s
11. 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.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
46% have it
12. width
100mm
DxO One: 26.2mm
13. higher resolution (screen)
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
It allows you to take multiple photos capturing different parts of the scene, and then joins them together into a single photo.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
35% have it
18. has continuous autofocus when recording movies
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
65% have it
19. screen size
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
2.7"
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2: 4.8"
20. can be controlled remotely
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
45% have it
21. has a serial shot mode
You can shoot multiple pictures in a row.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
88% have it
22. Has 802.11n WiFi connection
802.11n is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors - a, b and g.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
23% have it
23. has a flash
A flash is good for low-light environments, and can sometimes be used as flashlight.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
86% have it
24. optical zoom
The zoom range is the ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths. A higher zoom range means that the lens is more versatile.
12x
Nikon Coolpix P900: 83.3x
25. widest aperture
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.