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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/2.5 inch
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 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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More telephoto lens reach
1,440 mm
vs
380 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Newer
10 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
16.1
vs
8.1 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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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
38 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
12800
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
