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Lens selection
Good
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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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
APS-C
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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Slower slow-motion
240 fps
vs
120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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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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Bigger pixels
~ 8.40
vs
4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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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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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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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
11 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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Higher-res screen
480k
vs
154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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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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Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
409600
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility