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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/3.1 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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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.34
vs
1.13 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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More telephoto lens reach
1,000 mm
vs
90 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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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
921k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
16.1
vs
13.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
30 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
15
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 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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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
