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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.97
vs
3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Fast startup
~0.30
vs
0.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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More cross-type AF points
9
vs
1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
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Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism
vs
Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
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More viewfinder magnification
0.70x
vs
0.54x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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More AF points
39
vs
9
More AF points improve autofocus
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Wider angle kit lens
24 mm
vs
29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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Faster JPEG shooting
5.9 fps
vs
5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
5.9 fps
vs
5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
