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Less expensive
$850 vs
$1995 (MSRP)
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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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.53
vs
4.79 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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More dots on screen
921k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
5.6 fps
vs
5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
30
vs
8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/6000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility