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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1/2 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.36
vs
1.39 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI)
vs
1080p
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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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Thinner
72 mm
vs
145 mm
Thinner
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Newer
3 years
vs
12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Lighter weight
511g
vs
808g
Lighter weight
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Higher-res screen
540k
vs
307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More pixels
20.4
vs
16.0 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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Longer exposure
60
vs
30 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 JPEG shooting
120.0 fps
vs
11.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
92
vs
5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
