Flash memory capabilities, USB, ease of use. Colors are not accurate for flash and certain lighting conditions outdoors. Speed of picture capture. I use the rechargeable alkalines, so it's no problem.
Sophisticated software enhances the pics to compare with high priced models.
8x10's are possible, but 5x7's look quite nice. 3x5' s compare with photo processed prints. Plain paper prints are rich with color and contrast. Downloading is simple. We didn't read the manual and figured everything out in a minute.