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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.97
vs
4.33 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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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
69 mm
vs
90 mm
Thinner
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Higher max flash sync
1/4000
vs
1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
24.3
vs
19.6 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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Faster RAW shooting
5.2 fps
vs
3.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
