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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1 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
~ 3.92
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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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
7 years
vs
10 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 pixels
24.2
vs
20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps
vs
6.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
140
vs
14 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps
vs
1.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Faster shutter
1/25000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
50000
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility