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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/3.1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.34
vs
1.13 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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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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More dots on screen
460k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
16.0
vs
13.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
30 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
