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Lens selection
Good
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/1.7 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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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
~ 3.77
vs
1.90 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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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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More telephoto lens reach
84 mm
vs
69 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
4 years
vs
10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More dots on screen
1040k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
26.1
vs
12.4 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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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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Longer exposure
900
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps
vs
5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/8000 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
