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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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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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More telephoto lens reach
600 mm
vs
14 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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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
461k
vs
115k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
12.1
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8.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Longer exposure
60
vs
1/2 sec
Long exposures for night shots