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Larger sensor
1/1.7 inch
vs
1/3.1 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
1.13 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/3.3
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
90 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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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
26 mm
vs
38 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
461k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
30 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps
vs
4.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
