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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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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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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.93
vs
4.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
5.9K
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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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 Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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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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Newer
18 months
vs
8 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
613k
vs
410k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More pixels
24.2
vs
16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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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
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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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
