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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 7.31
vs
1.34 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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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Thinner
66 mm
vs
96 mm
Thinner
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Longer exposure
30
vs
1 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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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
