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Lens selection
Good
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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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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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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More telephoto lens reach
122 mm
vs
72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Newer
2 years
vs
4 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More dots on screen
1620k
vs
1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
40.2
vs
24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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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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Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes
vs
No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
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Longer exposure
3600
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster shutter
1/180000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
