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Lens selection
Good
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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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
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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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
4.33 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
No
vs
No
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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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Thinner
69 mm
vs
90 mm
Thinner
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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
8 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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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More viewfinder magnification
0.90x
vs
0.73x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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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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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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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
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
