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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.77
vs
1.92 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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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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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
5 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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More dots on screen
1620k
vs
1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More viewfinder magnification
0.66x
vs
0.58x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
26.1
vs
12.0 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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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
60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps
vs
7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/2000 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
