Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable
1550 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
- Newer 5 years vs 14 years old Newer cameras often support more advanced features
- More pixels 24.2 vs 18.0 megapixels Higher resolution photos
- Lacks anti-aliasing filter No Filter vs Filter Enjoy sharper photos
- Faster JPEG shooting 5.1 fps vs 3.6 fps Faster JPEG shooting [burst mode]
- Bigger JPEG buffer 100 vs 10 shots Take more JPEG shots before waiting [burst mode]
- Faster RAW shooting 5.1 fps vs 3.6 fps Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
- Bigger RAW buffer 13 vs 6 shots Larger buffer for RAW shots [burst mode]
- Higher extended ISO 25600 vs 12800 ISO Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
- Eye-level viewfinder Both provide You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
- Internal flash Both provide Useful in a pinch for fill flash
- HDMI out Both provide Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
- Hot shoe Both provide Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
- Bulb shutter Both provide Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Common Weaknesses
- Tilt-swivel screen Neither provide Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
- Focus peaking Neither provide Your camera will highlight what's in focus
- In-Camera Image Stabilization Neither provide Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
- Touchscreen Neither provide Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
- In-camera panoramas Neither provide Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
- Tiltable Screen Neither provide Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
- Built-in Wi-Fi Neither provide Share your photos wirelessly
- NFC Neither provide Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
- Built-in GPS Neither provide Geotag your photos
- On-sensor phase detect Neither provide Usually improves live view and video AF performance
- Top deck display Neither provide Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
- Pentaprism viewfinder Neither provide Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
- Dual card slots Neither provide Gives you more storage flexibility
- Headphone jack Neither provide Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
- Slow-motion videos Neither provide Shoot slow-motion videos
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- Great image quality for its class; Excellent high ISO performance for APS-C; Fast single-shot AF speeds; Compact, easy to use design; Incredible value at under $500 with lens.
11-point AF system feels out-dated; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy; No touchscreen; Limited wireless features.