An intelligent way to find-sort-delete duplicates?

Hi.
Is there a way to find and sort duplicates that works on other criterias than the filename itself? After importing old backups from other computers, I see that I got a lot of this stuff from earlier - but because the filename sometimes differ, iPhoto don't ask what to do with the duplicate (...or the files that it don't see as duplicates...). I know I can sort by creation date and delete manually this way, but with at least 13.000 photos - this method would be somewhat timeconsuming...
Just downloaded the Duplicate Annihilator, and will check that out now.
Any other tips or tricks?? Thank you.

The only two methods to do what you want is either using Duplicate Annihilator or iPhoto Diet. They both have some criteria you can select as I recall. As always make a backup of your library before running those applications in case the results are not what you wanted.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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