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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.36
vs
2.41 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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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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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
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 viewfinder magnification
0.68x
vs
0.46x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps
vs
9.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps
vs
9.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Bigger RAW buffer
23
vs
14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
