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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
~ 4.51
vs
3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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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
1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
42.4
vs
16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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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
24
vs
7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
