-
Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
-
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82
vs
3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
-
In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
-
Fast startup
~0.80
vs
1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
-
External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
-
Higher max flash sync
1/2000
vs
1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
-
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
-
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps
vs
6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
-
Faster RAW shooting
8.6 fps
vs
6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
-
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
