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Less expensive
$600 vs
$750 (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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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Higher max flash sync
1/1000
vs
1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps
vs
9.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos