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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.51
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Fast startup
~1.50
vs
2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More pixels
42.4
vs
20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional
vs
Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
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Bigger JPEG buffer
24
vs
8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
5.0 fps
vs
0.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
