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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Larger sensor
1 inch
vs
1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 2.41
vs
1.92 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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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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More telephoto lens reach
400 mm
vs
300 mm
Capture objects farther away
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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
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
6 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 viewfinder magnification
0.74x
vs
0.58x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
20.1
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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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps
vs
7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
