In the end what you should be looking for is the final sound. Don't look for easier just what sounds better to you. If you dial in the sound you want with effects and coming through an amp - then record that. If you prefer the sound coming directly from a mic at the 12th fret, do that. There's no right or wrong. A lot of your question comes down to equipment. Mic'ing the guitar directly will result in completely different results with different mics so again it comes down to the using the equipment you have at your disposal to the best result you can achieve.
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