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Larger sensor
2/3 inch
vs
1/2.4 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 2.20
vs
1.71 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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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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More dots on screen
460k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
12.0
vs
9.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Higher extended ISO
12800
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility