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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
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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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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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Shoot 4K video
No
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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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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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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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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Higher max flash sync
1/250
vs
1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
2 years
vs
15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Lighter weight
660g
vs
930g
Lighter weight
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More dots on screen
1620k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
40.2
vs
12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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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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Wider angle kit lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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Longer exposure
3600
vs
60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/180000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
