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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
1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Yes
vs
No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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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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More viewfinder magnification
0.50x
vs
0.46x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
24.3
vs
20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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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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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Bigger RAW buffer
30
vs
10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/16000 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
