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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
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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Bigger pixels
~ 5.75
vs
3.77 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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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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More telephoto lens reach
105 mm
vs
64 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Higher max flash sync
1/180
vs
1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
5 years
vs
10 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 pixels
26.2
vs
16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited
vs
7 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
