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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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Fast startup
~0.60
vs
0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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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
88 mm
vs
34 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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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Wider angle kit lens
29 mm
vs
34 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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Bigger JPEG buffer
1140
vs
16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)