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Less expensive
$1300 vs
$8995 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.82
vs
3.76 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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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Integrated ND filter
Yes
vs
No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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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
1/2000
vs
1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Lighter weight
440g
vs
640g
Lighter weight
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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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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Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps
vs
4.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
