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Less expensive
$699* vs
$900
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.82
vs
3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Fast startup
~0.80
vs
1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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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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Higher max flash sync
1/2000
vs
1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
9 years
vs
13 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
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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Less shutter lag
0.17
vs
0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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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
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
