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Larger sensor
1 inch
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Slower slow-motion
1000 fps
vs
240 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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Bigger pixels
~ 2.41
vs
1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.4
vs
f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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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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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Newer
3 years
vs
5 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Higher-res screen
480k
vs
346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More pixels
20.1
vs
12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps
vs
12.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
24.2 fps
vs
12.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Bigger RAW buffer
112
vs
25 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility