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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
~ 4.35
vs
3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Longer video battery life
100
vs
80 minutes
Capture more video
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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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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More dots on screen
2100k
vs
1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
45.7
vs
16.1 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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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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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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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
