-
Lens selection
Good
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
-
Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
-
In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
-
External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
-
Newer
3 years
vs
5 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
-
More dots on screen
1620k
vs
1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
-
Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
-
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes
vs
No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
-
Longer exposure
900
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
-
Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
-
Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
