The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
23.5 x 15.7mm
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.
15
Sony Alpha a7 III: 693
4. continuous shooting at high resolution
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
8.3fps
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: 60fps
5. 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.
12800 ISO
Nikon D7500 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: 1640000 ISO
6. longer battery life
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
330shots
Nikon D3x: 4400shots
7. video recording
1080 x 30fps
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II: 2160 x 60fps
8. weight
217g
HTC Re: 65.5g
9. Has WiFi
The device can connect to WiFi.
Samsung NX210
37% have it
10. 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
11. has a stereo microphone
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
It allows you to take multiple photos capturing different parts of the scene, and then joins them together into a single photo.
Samsung NX210
35% have it
21. has continuous autofocus when recording movies
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Samsung NX210
65% have it
22. has GPS
GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
Samsung NX210
15% have it
23. screen size
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
3"
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2: 4.8"
24. has a two-stage shutter
A two-stage shutter is good for taking photos like a pro; apply pressure to the button in order for the lens to focus, and then press it fully to capture the photograph.
Samsung NX210
54% have it
25. can be controlled remotely
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.