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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.94
vs
3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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More telephoto lens reach
120 mm
vs
84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Higher-res screen
786k
vs
346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More pixels
24.5
vs
20.3 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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Wider angle kit lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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Longer exposure
900
vs
60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps
vs
8.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
