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Lens selection
Good
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Less expensive
$750 vs
$900 (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
~ 5.16
vs
4.33 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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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Fast startup
~0.80
vs
3.6 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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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
922k
vs
614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Less shutter lag
0.21
vs
0.36 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
