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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.97
vs
2.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Fast startup
~0.70
vs
2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Less shutter lag
0.13
vs
0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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More viewfinder magnification
0.71x
vs
0.65x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
24.3
vs
12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Bigger RAW buffer
18
vs
11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility