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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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Bigger pixels
~ 5.75
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Fast startup
~1.10
vs
2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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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
6 years
vs
9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More viewfinder magnification
0.70x
vs
0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
26.2
vs
20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited
vs
28 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
