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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 6.94
vs
4.33 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI)
vs
720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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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 max flash sync
1/250
vs
1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
1040k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More viewfinder magnification
0.76x
vs
0.52x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
18.1
vs
12.1 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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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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Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
