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Less expensive
$600 vs
$800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Larger sensor
2/3 inch
vs
1/2.7 inch
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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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/2.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
12.0
vs
1.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
28 mm
vs
38 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
30
vs
1/4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/750 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light