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FF versus APS-C bokeh

If two identical shots were taken, one with a FF body, and another with a crop body, would there be a difference in the quality of the bokeh?
Assume, the same subject, focus points, lens, aperture, etc.
 
Yes. The bokeh on the FF body would be slightly better due to the shallower depth of field (about 1 stop's difference).
 
Is it due to the idea that on a crop body @ 18 mm, you'd actually be shooting at 29 mm in 35 mm format? Where as on a FF, you would be shooting at 30 mm?

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18mm on FF = 18mm
18mm on EF-S = ~29mm

It's almost akin to moving your subject matter further away from the background (separation of subject from background), producing a creamier bokeh.

The rest of it comes from the size of the photosite as well as the density.

Lastly, this one doesn't have to do w/the sensor on the body, lens construction and blade counts also affect bokeh. The 85mm f/1.2 has a smoother bokeh vs. the 85mm f/1.4 or the f/1.8 due to the blade count and orientation (the rest is due to the type of glass used).
 
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