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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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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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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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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
122 mm
vs
80 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
1/250
vs
1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Higher-res screen
613k
vs
346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More pixels
40.2
vs
20.2 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
3600
vs
60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps
vs
5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/180000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
