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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.82
vs
3.75 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
46 mm
vs
71 mm
Thinner
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Less shutter lag
0.14
vs
0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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More viewfinder magnification
0.77x
vs
0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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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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Faster JPEG shooting
8.3 fps
vs
6.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
8.2 fps
vs
5.3 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Bigger RAW buffer
23
vs
7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (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
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
