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Lens selection
Good
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Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
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tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
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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
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No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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More telephoto lens reach
122 mm
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75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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External Mic Jack
Jack
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No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Higher-res screen
613k
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346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More pixels
40.2
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28.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Dual card slots
Yes
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No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
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No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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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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Longer exposure
3600
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps
vs
8.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/180000
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1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light