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Lens selection
Excellent
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
4/3
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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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.34
vs
2.37 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Fast startup
~1.00
vs
2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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More telephoto lens reach
120 mm
vs
81 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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Higher max flash sync
1/200
vs
1/60 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
7 years
vs
10 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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Wider angle kit lens
24 mm
vs
27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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Longer exposure
60
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bigger JPEG buffer
140
vs
20 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Bigger RAW buffer
32
vs
20 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
