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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.94
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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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
5 years
vs
10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Higher-res screen
786k
vs
307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More pixels
24.5
vs
12.8 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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Longer exposure
900
vs
60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
25000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility