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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
~ 3.93
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Thinner
49 mm
vs
149 mm
Thinner
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More pixels
24.3
vs
16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes
vs
No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
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Longer exposure
900
vs
5 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
13.7 fps
vs
7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
32
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility