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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
1.19 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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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Fast startup
~1.30
vs
2.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Thinner
42 mm
vs
103 mm
Thinner
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Lighter weight
454g
vs
656g
Lighter weight
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Bigger JPEG buffer
18
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility