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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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Bigger pixels
~ 5.75
vs
4.79 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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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Fast startup
~1.10
vs
1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
6 years
vs
12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Less shutter lag
0.22
vs
0.58 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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More pixels
26.2
vs
16.2 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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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps
vs
4.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
5.0 fps
vs
4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited
vs
17 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (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
102400
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
