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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.82
vs
1.34 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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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Thinner
40 mm
vs
114 mm
Thinner
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Less shutter lag
0.14
vs
0.40 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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Longer exposure
30
vs
15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps
vs
6.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility