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Lens selection
Good
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Less expensive
$749 vs
$1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
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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
3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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More telephoto lens reach
84 mm
vs
72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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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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Longer exposure
900
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light