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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
1/2.3 inch
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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Bigger pixels
~ 6.45
vs
1.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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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
10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Higher-res screen
590k
vs
77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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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
900
vs
15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
327680
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
