Contradistinguish carries a heavier weight that the two objects being compared have an opposite quality.

My height distinguishes me from my coworkers because I am a little above average height (6'4")

Shaquille O'Neal's height (7'2") is contradistinguished from that of Verne Troyer (Mini-Me)(2'8").

I like to say things a little differently
The Saga Retold in Limericks