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Larger sensor
1 inch
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Slower slow-motion
1200 fps
vs
240 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.41
vs
1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Fast startup
~1.40
vs
2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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More dots on screen
460k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Less shutter lag
0.09
vs
0.54 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Longer exposure
30
vs
15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
57.9 fps
vs
3.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
