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Larger sensor
1/1.7 inch
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 2.08
vs
1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Integrated ND filter
Yes
vs
No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Thinner
44 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
358g
vs
656g
Lighter weight
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Less shutter lag
0.20
vs
0.38 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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Longer exposure
60
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bigger JPEG buffer
24
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)