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Lens selection
Good
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Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
APS-C
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
~ 4.51
vs
3.72 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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Longer video battery life
135
vs
85 minutes
Capture more video
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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More pixels
42.4
vs
24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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Bigger JPEG buffer
61
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility