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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
APS-C
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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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Shoot 4K video
5K
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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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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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
5 years
vs
12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More dots on screen
2100k
vs
768k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
47.3
vs
20.3 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
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps
vs
8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
100
vs
14 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps
vs
7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Bigger RAW buffer
78
vs
5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/40000
vs
1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
50000
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
