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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Less expensive
$499 vs
$2498*
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.92
vs
3.20 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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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
40 mm
vs
122 mm
Thinner
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Newer
6 years
vs
9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More pixels
24.2
vs
12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Longer exposure
30
vs
1/2 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
5.8 fps
vs
3.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
20000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
