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Larger sensor
APS-C
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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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Longer video battery life
75
vs
20 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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More telephoto lens reach
75 mm
vs
64 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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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
1/200
vs
1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
3 years
vs
8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
20.9
vs
16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Longer exposure
900
vs
60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps
vs
9.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
