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Lens selection
Good
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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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
~ 3.93
vs
2.52 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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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Higher max flash sync
1/180
vs
1/60 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
7 years
vs
11 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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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
24.3
vs
18.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes
vs
No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
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Longer exposure
900
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
