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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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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
1/2.3 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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Bigger pixels
~ 3.36
vs
1.26 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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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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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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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
12 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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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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Longer exposure
60
vs
30 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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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
