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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1 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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Bigger pixels
~ 3.93
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
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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Fast startup
~1.40
vs
2.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
8 years
vs
11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More pixels
24.3
vs
20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes
vs
No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
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Faster JPEG shooting
13.7 fps
vs
9.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
32
vs
13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
13.7 fps
vs
4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Bigger RAW buffer
25
vs
13 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility