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Larger sensor
1/1.7 inch
vs
1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Less expensive
$500 vs
$850 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.90
vs
1.42 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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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Thinner
27 mm
vs
95 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
192g
vs
520g
Lighter weight
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More dots on screen
920k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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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
250
vs
60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
12800
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility