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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.91
vs
1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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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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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More viewfinder magnification
0.63x
vs
0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
24.3
vs
18.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional
vs
None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Bigger JPEG buffer
35
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/24000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
819200
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
