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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
1 inch
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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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
~ 5.97
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Fast startup
~0.70
vs
2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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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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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Higher-res screen
307k
vs
154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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Less shutter lag
0.13
vs
0.35 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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More pixels
24.3
vs
20.5 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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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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Bigger JPEG buffer
17
vs
11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Bigger RAW buffer
18
vs
5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
