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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.92
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Fast startup
~0.70
vs
2.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Newer
6 years
vs
9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Less shutter lag
0.17
vs
0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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More pixels
24.2
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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Longer exposure
1200
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
4.1 fps
vs
0.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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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
