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Less expensive
$149 vs
$549
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Lens selection
Excellent
vs
Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
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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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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.81
vs
3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
30
vs
9 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility