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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Slower slow-motion
180 fps
vs
120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.93
vs
1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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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
16 months
vs
6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Higher-res screen
613k
vs
346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
24.2
vs
20.4 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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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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Longer exposure
60
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
