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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Fast startup
~0.60
vs
1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Higher-res screen
346k
vs
205k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Bigger JPEG buffer
1140
vs
17 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)