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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.72
vs
1.19 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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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Thinner
69 mm
vs
106 mm
Thinner
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
6 years
vs
9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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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
230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
24.2
vs
20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Longer exposure
30
vs
15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
