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Lens selection
Good
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Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Larger sensor
APS-C
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APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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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
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.16
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3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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More telephoto lens reach
83 mm
vs
72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps
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6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)