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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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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.91
vs
3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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More pixels
24.3
vs
20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps
vs
5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/24000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
819200
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility