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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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Bigger pixels
~ 3.92
vs
3.36 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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Longer video battery life
250
vs
80 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
203 mm
vs
84 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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More pixels
24.2
vs
20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps
vs
8.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility