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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.93
vs
3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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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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Newer
4 years
vs
7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More dots on screen
2100k
vs
1240k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
24.6
vs
20.3 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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Longer exposure
500
vs
60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
25.0 fps
vs
9.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
140 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
100000
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility