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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Less expensive
$699 vs
$875
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.82
vs
3.86 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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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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More pixels
16.3
vs
12.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes
vs
No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
25000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
