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Less expensive
$430 vs
$500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Larger sensor
1/1.7 inch
vs
1/3.2 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.90
vs
1.39 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/2.6
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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More telephoto lens reach
120 mm
vs
30 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Yes
vs
No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More pixels
12.1
vs
8.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
30 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
15
vs
1/15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
