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Larger sensor
1/1.7 inch
vs
1/2.3 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
~ 1.90
vs
1.61 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/1.8
vs
f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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More telephoto lens reach
120 mm
vs
15 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Yes
vs
No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Thinner
32 mm
vs
42 mm
Thinner
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
345k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
12.2
vs
8.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Longer exposure
60
vs
1/2 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
