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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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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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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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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
203 mm
vs
84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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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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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More pixels
24.2
vs
16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional
vs
Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
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Bigger JPEG buffer
47
vs
24 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/6000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
