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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.72
vs
1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Fast startup
~0.90
vs
2.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Less shutter lag
0.09
vs
0.25 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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More pixels
24.2
vs
18.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
103 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
