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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 6.00
vs
3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
No
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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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
105 mm
vs
84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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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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Newer
2 years
vs
12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Higher-res screen
540k
vs
346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More viewfinder magnification
0.76x
vs
0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
24.2
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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Wider angle kit lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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Faster JPEG shooting
40.0 fps
vs
6.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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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
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
