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Lens selection
Good
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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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
~ 5.94
vs
5.00 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Fast startup
~0.50
vs
4.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Less shutter lag
0.18
vs
0.38 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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More viewfinder magnification
0.74x
vs
0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
24.6
vs
14.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Bigger JPEG buffer
23
vs
7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)